What is a Land Trust?

A land trust is a local, state or regional nonprofit conservation organization involved in protecting land for its natural, recreational, scenic, historical, open space or educational value. More than 40 land trusts are at work in Texas assisting landowners with their long-term conservation goals. Let the Texas Land Trust Directory be your guide in locating a land trust in your community or region.

Texas Land Trust Council Services

Texas Land Trust Council provides many publications and resources, including:

• educational, organizational and technical support
• statewide clearinghouse for conservation information
• provides a land trust directory, a conservation easement handbook, an annual inventory of conserved lands in Texas, and a conservation information packet

What is a Conservation Easement?

A conservation easement is an excellent tool for landowners who wish to retain ownership and continue living on and managing their land and conserving it for the future. Learn more about conservation easements from our online resources or request a free copy of Conservation Easements: A Guide for Texas Landowners.