Our Mission
To grow and strengthen respectful land conservation and stewardship through collaboration, research, innovation, and the promotion of responsible practices.
Guidelines for Land Trusts
The Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices (CLT S&Ps) are a set of guidelines for the responsible operation of land trusts and other community-based land conservation organizations in Canada.
Conservation Excellence Certification
Elevate your organization's impact
Demonstrates your commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest standards in conservation, with evaluations based on the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices.
Who’s Eligible?
Check Program Requirements
Are you a registered not-for-profit in Canada that acquires land for the purpose of conservation? Are you committed to the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices? If you answered yes, then we would love to work with you.
Publications
Safeguarding Private Conservation Lands in Canada
A national conservation endowment match funding initiative and a conservation insurance facility would support private land conservation organizations to carry our their missions.
This report explores feasibility and outlines next steps to support the sector in moving forward with these programs.
Forever Protected?
Examining the legal and stewardship challenges private land conservation organizations face, as well as opportunities to overcome them.
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