Land Preservation Options

Landowners along the Kittatinny Ridge can become true partners in the conservation of this beautiful and functional landscape. Partner land trusts along the Kittatinny corridor have helped landowners who wished to donate mountain land, and have accepted conservation easements from landowners (a conservation easement places restrictions on the use of the land to protect resources without a change in ownership). In some instances land or conservation easements can be purchased from the landowner, when the land has especially high conservation value and when grants are available.

Local land trusts affiliated with the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape are available to further explain and assist with preserving land. You can find a land trust in your area from the list below.

Berks Nature
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
Lebanon Valley Conservancy
Manada Conservancy
Natural Lands Trust
Pocono Heritage Land Trust
The Nature Conservancy
Wildlands Conservancy

Additional land trusts, and more information about conserving land, can be found on the WeConservePA website.

Corporate and Business Partnerships

Corporations and Employees are becoming more aware that they rely on the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape for clean water, forest assets, ecosystem services, and recreation.  The public likes to know that their companies understand the importance of the natural resources we all depend upon. There is rising awareness that a company with a vision for sustainability is a company positioned for success. Corporations can partner with the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape in a number of ways:

• Sponsorship of events and programs
• Workshops, meetings and research
• Provision of in-kind services
• Partnership with land trusts for Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape work
• Cash donations to the Kittatinny Ridge Fund

Questions?

If you have any questions about these donation options, or would like additional information about the many ways that you can support the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape, please contact us.