Highstead

Highstead refers primarily to a 174-acre preserve and research center located in Redding, Connecticut, United States. It is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of resilient forests and landscapes in New England.

Highstead's mission is achieved through scientific research, collaborative partnerships, land management practices, and educational outreach programs. It serves as a hub for regional conservation efforts, connecting landowners, conservation organizations, and researchers to promote best practices for forest management and biodiversity protection.

Key aspects of Highstead include:

• Land Conservation: Protecting and stewarding its own property as a model for sustainable forest management.
• Regional Collaboration: Working with partners across New England to advance landscape-scale conservation initiatives.
• Research and Monitoring: Conducting and supporting scientific research on forest ecology, climate change impacts, and biodiversity.
• Education and Outreach: Providing workshops, field tours, and educational materials to landowners and conservation professionals.
• Harvard Forest Connection: Highstead maintains close ties with Harvard Forest, a research forest in Petersham, Massachusetts, collaborating on various research and conservation projects.