Land Trust

A land trust is a legal organization dedicated to conserving land. It acquires, manages, and protects natural areas, historic sites, or farmland to ensure they remain preserved for public benefit or future generations. Land trusts often work with private landowners to voluntarily hold conservation agreements that restrict certain uses of the land, maintaining its environmental, scenic, or cultural value. They play a key role in environmental protection, community development, and maintaining open spaces, balancing private property rights with the goal of conserving important land resources.