What is a Land Conservancy?

A land conservancy or land trust is a nonprofit organization that actively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in land or conservation easement acquisition. Land trusts represent a vibrant, national movement of citizen-led conservation that has experienced great success. With over 1,700 organizations nationwide protecting over 37 million acres, land trusts are critical for ensuring access to pure water, clean air, safe food, and places to experience the healing properties of nature.