The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
Cause Area
- Environment
Location
1530 Chapala StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Protecting natural lands and our agricultural heritage for the benefit of the current and future generations.
Description
Since 1985, The Land Trust has worked with willing landowners, public and private grant agencies and other community organizations to protect, restore and manage open space, wildlife habitat and agricultural land in Santa Barbara County by:
* Acquiring land and conservation easements through negotiation with willing private property owners, through charitable donation and purchase.
* Creating conservation plans, restoration projects and incentives for landowners.
* Promoting the preservation, stewardship and restoration of wildlife habitat and watershed resources on the land we protect.
* Educating both children and adults about ecology, agriculture and conservation through programs and events at Land Trust preserves.