History

Land Trusts across the country are created by local citizens and communities who join together to save the places they cherish. These non-profit, community-based conservation organizations acquire and protect land for the public good.

Land Trusts have formed one of the fastest-growing and most successful conservation movements in American history.

35 years ago, a group of Napa citizens came together to save Mt. George and the Land Trust of Napa County was born. Since then, we’ve permanently protected over 53,000 acres of land – over 10% of Napa County – making us one of the most successful Land Trusts in America.

Land Trust by the Numbers

Over 53,000 acres protected in the past 35 years and nearly 150 projects:

122 Conservation Agreements donated by over 80 property owners (properties stay in private ownership, but the Land Trust holds the land conservation agreement)

18 properties transferred to resource agencies (properties have been transferred to such agencies as Fish & Game and State Parks)

24 properties protected through ownership by the Land Trust (properties which are eventually transferred or become Permanent Preserves owned by the Land Trust)

21,819  Acres under Land Conservation Agreements

24,649  Acres transferred to State and Local Agencies

6,670   Acres owned by the Land Trust

53,138  Acres currently protected = 10% of the county

6 Permanent Preserves including the Connolly Ranch Environmental Education Center

1,700 active Land Trust members

225 active volunteers

65 active volunteer monitors visiting properties annually