National Land Trust Census

by Staff

The last decade has been a good one for the West's land trusts. A census conducted by the Washington, D.C.-based Land Trust Alliance reveals the number of land trusts that serve the Rocky Mountain states has risen from 20 to 52, and the Southwest shows similar growth. Nationwide, these private nonprofits, whose primary purpose is to conserve land, have protected a total of 4.7 million acres through conservation easements and land purchases. For a copy of the 1998 National Land Trust Census, contact Land Trust Alliance, 1319 F St. NW, Ste. 501, Washington, DC 20004-1106 (202/638-4725).





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