What is a Land Trust?

A land trust or land conservancy is a community-based, nonprofit organization that actively works to permanently conserve land. In some cases, land trusts acquire land outright. They also partner to conserve land that remains the property of willing landowners using a tool called a conservation easement. Land trusts also manage or restore land once it has been conserved. (https://landtrustalliance.org/why-land-matters/land-conservation/about-land-trusts)

Every land trust is as unique as the community it serves. The Southington Land Conservation Trust was founded in 1973 with the mission of preserving nature in Southington, Connecticut. On February 5, 1974 it was granted the non-profit designation of 501(c )(3).

Education is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of preservation. When people understand the advantages of preserving land and actively engage in the protection of nature, they demonstrate their commitment to responsible land management and ethical development practices. A community that is well-informed can effectively collaborate with government bodies, private landowners, public landholders, and conservation groups to coordinate preservation efforts.

We hope to further the education of our community while actively working to protect our dwindling resources.

To learn more about becoming a Land Trust member click here

Benefits to Preserving Nature:

• Maintaining the rural character of an area;
• Promoting wildlife habitat preservation and biodiversity;
• Preserving educational and recreational habitats;
• Safeguarding critical drinking water resources.