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The Upper Valley Land Trust (UVLT) is dedicated to the permanent protection of the Upper Valley's natural landscapes, including working farms, forests, wildlife habitats, and scenic areas. Since its establishment in 1985, UVLT has collaborated with local conservation commissions and volunteer groups to identify and prioritize land conservation opportunities across 45 towns in Vermont and New Hampshire. With a focus on ensuring public access to natural areas, UVLT has successfully conserved over 52,000 acres of land, fostering a vibrant and sustainable future for the community. The organization honors the ancestral lands of the Abenaki Nation and actively engages the community in stewardship and conservation efforts. Generated from the website

Mascoma LLC, located in Lebanon, NH, is a research and development center under Lallemand that specializes in industrial biotechnology products. Their innovative microbial products and applications enable the efficient and sustainable production of fuels, feed, and food, providing customers with a competitive advantage through higher yielding ethanol production, lower cost enzymes, and faster food and beverage processing. With a science-driven approach and a vision for a world with renewable energy, sustainable food supply, and a healthy environment, Mascoma utilizes biotechnology tools to develop new and innovative microorganisms. Their products, such as the TransFerm family for bioethanol production and the FiberFerm and C5 Fuel line for cellulosic ethanol production, have revolutionized the baking, brewing, and bioethanol industries, contributing to the transition from fossil fuels to biofuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Generated from the website