Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County

Land protection: guided by its strategic plan and conservation blueprint, the organization works with willing landowners to permamently protect lands with significant conservation value and habitat connectivity. The organization protects working lands (farms, forests, and grazing lands) and natural lands. The organization acquires land through fee simple purchase (which may include a bargain sale), donation and purchases or receives donations of development rights through a conservation easement.

Public access/education: the organization provides recreational and educational opportunities to the public. The organization provides public access on six properties, educates the greater community on local ecology and conservation strategies, and builds and maintains 29 miles of trails. The organization is currently developing a community harvest amenity on its 500-acre farm.