Westchester Land Trust

Overview

This Land Trust is Accredited

Our Mission

WLT is dedicated to protecting open space and promoting responsible land use throughout Westchester County, New York. We protect Westchester's landscapes, communities and natural resources by protecting land in partnership with private property owners, helping communities create new public parks and preserves, and fostering sound land use planning rules. We have protected over 7,500 acres in 28 communities.

Our Staff

Full Time Staff: 7
Part Time Staff: 3

Operational Area and Acreage

Counties of Operation

New York Putnam, Westchester

Acres Conserved

State Total Owned Under Easement Other**
New York 7,663   720   5,180   1,763  

**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.

Quick Facts

Westchester Land Trust

403 Harris Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507-2408

Contact Information

Phone: (914) 234-6992
Fax: (914) 234-6673
Email: info@westchesterlandtrust.org
Website

History

Founded in: 1988
Alliance member since: 1990

This organization has adopted the 2017 Standards & Practices

This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices

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