The Binney Hill property was purchased by Northeast Wilderness Trust in October 2016, protecting 488 acres across four parcels in southern New Hampshire that preserve connectivity for wildlife and people in this region. This land abuts the Binney Pond Natural Area to the north and Ashburnham State Forest to the south, and serves as a bridge between the Wilderness Trust’s Wapack Wilderness easement (1,428 acres) and protected areas surrounding Mount Watatic in Massachusetts. This land is a key connector in a major forest block, tying together a total of 6,000 acres straddling the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border. This land is home to moose, bobcat, black bear, and deer. In addition, more than a mile of the historic Wapack Trail traverses the Binney Hill parcels. This project ensures ongoing access for hikers, runners, and nature lovers alike. Community support from the Friends of the Wapack (a volunteer group dedicated to preserving the Wapack Trail), Town of New Ipswich Conservation Commission, foundations, and generous individual donors all helped make the conservation of Binney Hill possible. In 2020, the Preserve expanded by 47 acres with the Sawtelle Addition, and in 2021 it grew by 15 acres with the Steel Addition.