THE BEAVERKILL VALLEY LAND TRUST, INC WAS FOUNDED TO PROTECT ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT, HISTORIC AND SCENIC LANDS IN THE BEAVERKILL VALLEY REGION OF THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS OF NEW YORK STATE THROUGH THE ACQUISTION AND DONATION OF FEE LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS; TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE VALLEY'S WATERS AND STREAMS AND TO ESTABLISH A NATURE PRESERVE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC USE AND HUMAN ENJOYMENT.