Saving the Places You Love

North Carolina's Land Trusts

North Carolina is filled with unspoiled beauty and unique resources, from beautiful, biologically rich mountains in the west, through the rolling farms and sandhills of the Piedmont, to the fragile wonders of its barrier islands and inland shores.

Twenty-four land trusts across our state - CTNC and 23 organizations working in specific regions or on specialized projects - are constantly at work to protect these lands. Together, we have protected 326,846 acres in 1,884 places.

North Carolina's local land trusts range from small groups run by dedicated volunteers to large and sophisticated organizations. The Conservation Trust for North Carolina provides services and funding that help them work more effectively. All have adopted the standards and practices of the national Land Trust Alliance.

These groups reflect the communities that they serve protecting a single river or town, building urban trails, creating affordable green neighborhoods, or saving thousands of acres across multiple counties. The one trait shared by all is a passion for saving North Carolina’s unique natural heritage.

Get to know your local land trust!

Show your support with a donation, by volunteering or simply by talking to your neighbors about the good it’s done for your community. Look for details on its web site, or download the Land Trust Directory (.pdf) for information about all of North Carolina’s land trusts.

Help us save the places you love!