Simply stated, a land trust is a charitable organization that acquires land or conservation easements, or that stewards land or easements, for conservation purposes. However, this simple definition leaves much to be explained. (WeConservePA guide; 3 pages)
Year: 2018
Author(s): Andrew M. Loza
Organization/Source: WeConservePA (formerly Pennsylvania Land Trust Association)
Topic tags: Introduction to Land Trusts & Their Work and Print Editions of WeConservePA Guides
Related guides: Pennsylvania Local Governments May Support Land Trusts
