What does it mean to protect land forever?

Legally, it means that the 19,000+ acres the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has protected in our county over the last 45 years can only be held by a qualified nonprofit organization with a mission that will maintain the land’s conservation purpose in perpetuity. These precious conservation lands can never be sold or given […]

Help protect wildlife in Santa Cruz: Support safe crossings and habitat connectivity

Mountain lions and other wildlife have become increasingly isolated as their habitats are fragmented due to urban and agricultural development in the valleys that surround the Santa Cruz Mountains. Barriers to wildlife movement, including fencing, roads and highways—and the presence of people and dogs—has inhibited the genetic flow that is essential to maintaining a healthy […]

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County shares five-year strategic plan

Earlier this year, the Land Trust launched its 2023-2027 Conservation Roadmap, which outlines the key priorities and initiatives that will define their projects over the next five years as they approach their 50th anniversary. These priorities align with the organization’s vision of a future in which the fantastic diversity of lands that define and connect […]

Sign up for newsletters

Get the best of Lookout Santa Cruz directly in your email inbox.

Sending to:

Gift this article