New England Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Selected

MORNING AG CLIPS • July 27, 2026

Named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, this award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvement. In his influential 1949 book, A Sand County Almanac, Leopold advocated for “a land ethic,” an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage. The finalists include: Appalachian Mountain Club’s Maine Woods Initiative.