Sadly land can’t save itself. Fortunately land trusts and conservancies, such as the Silicon Valley Land Conservancy, can do it for them. Originally named the Land Trust for Santa Clara County, the non-profit’s mission is to preserve and enhance local ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and open spaces, including agricultural and recreational areas.
The Conservancy does so by purchasing land outright to manage as parks or wildlife areas or by place lands under property easements (i.e. legal agreements that limit future development options or allow for increased public access). The Conservancy has obtained and preserved over 1,600 acres since its inception. Contact the Silicon Valley Land Conservancy to learn more:
Silicon Valley Land Conservancy
117 Bernal Rd
# 10-181
San Jose, CA 95119
408.460.1102
www.siliconvalleylc.org
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