Since the program began in 1978, it has preserved 26,610 acres, short of its 130,000 goal.

The Trust for Public land has preserved more than 810,000 acres in 44 states.

"Our goal," he said, "is to preserve at least 1,500 acres of forest and farm land."

West Branch has in the past enjoyed considerable popularity for preserving 600 acres.

In its 17-year history, it has preserved 8,477 acres of land valued at more than $178 million.

The state has preserved more than 37,000 acres this way.

Their plan would also preserve more than 600 acres of open land surrounding the airport.

It was conceived in response to the state's recent commitment to preserve a million acres of open space.

In 11 years, he has preserved more than 900,000 acres from development.

New Jersey's voters will soon be asked to pass judgment on a plan to preserve a million acres of open land.