D&R Greenway Land Trust, Inc.
Overview
Our Mission
To permanently preserve and care for natural areas, farm and historic landscapes for the public's benefit; To lend our expertise to communities in New Jersey to ensure preservation of local lands; To implement a vision of interconnected greenways that optimize the protection of wildlife, plants and water resources and that provide opportunities for recreational trails; and to inspire a conservation ethic by connecting people with the land.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural ; Open_Space ; Urban ; Farm_Ranch ; Natural ; Recreation ; Water ; Forests
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 7Part Time Staff: 9
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
New Jersey | Mercer |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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New Jersey | 8,386 | 1,900 | 2,815 | 3,671 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.