Westchester Land Trust
Overview
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: 7Part Time Staff: 3
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
New York | Putnam, Westchester |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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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.