The New Baltimore Conservancy (NBC) is committed to restoring and protecting the natural habitats that support wildlife, native plants, and healthy ecosystems throughout our community.
Across the lands we steward—including forests, wetlands, meadows, and scenic overlooks such as Long View Park—our restoration efforts focus on rebuilding resilient landscapes that benefit both nature and the people who enjoy these spaces.
Why Habitat Restoration Matters
Healthy habitats provide essential benefits for wildlife, pollinators, water quality, and climate resilience. Over time, however, natural areas can be impacted by invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and environmental changes.
Habitat restoration helps reverse these impacts by:
• Restoring native plant communities
• Improving wildlife habitat and biodiversity
• Supporting pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Protecting soil and water resources
• Strengthening the health and resilience of local ecosystems
By restoring these natural systems, we help ensure that future generations can continue to experience the beauty and ecological richness of the Hudson Valley.
Removing Invasive Species
One of the Conservancy’s most important restoration activities is the removal of invasive plant species that threaten native ecosystems.
Species such as Tree-of-Heaven, Oriental Bittersweet, and Japanese Barberry can quickly spread and outcompete native plants, reducing habitat quality for wildlife.
Through targeted removal efforts and careful land management, NBC works to control these species and allow native vegetation to recover.
Planting Native Species
Restoring native plants is a key part of rebuilding healthy habitats. Native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers provide food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife while helping stabilize soils and improve ecological balance.
Our restoration projects often include planting species that are naturally adapted to the Hudson Valley landscape and that help support pollinators such as monarch butterflies and native bees.
Community Stewardship
Habitat restoration is a community effort. Volunteers play a critical role in helping remove invasive plants, plant native species, monitor restoration sites, and care for conserved lands.
Community stewardship days provide hands-on opportunities for residents, students, and nature lovers to learn about ecological restoration while contributing directly to the health of our local environment.
Regional Partnerships
The Conservancy collaborates with regional environmental organizations and conservation professionals to ensure that restoration efforts follow best practices and have lasting ecological impact.
Partners include organizations such as Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District, which provide expertise, resources, and regional coordination for invasive species management and habitat restoration.
Looking Ahead
Habitat restoration is an ongoing commitment. Through careful stewardship, community involvement, and long-term planning, the New Baltimore Conservancy continues working to restore and protect the landscapes that define our community.
Together, we are building healthier ecosystems and ensuring that New Baltimore’s natural spaces remain vibrant, resilient, and full of life.