Land Protection:
More than the Sum of Its Parts

To combat the threats of economic decline, climate change, social inequity, and historical disenfranchisement, communities across the country—in partnership with Trust for Public Land—are prioritizing holistic land conservation.

Indigenous Lands in Indigenous Hands

To Billyrene Pinola, the northern California coast isn’t just land; it’s family. “If you don’t know your cultural history, your language, your land, you lose your identity,” she says. She’s referring to 688 acres of coastal prairie and redwood forest that TPL helped return to her tribe, the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, in 2015—a triumph to celebrate well beyond Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Updates From Across the Country

MA Communities Vote "Yes" for Open Space: The Community Preservation Coalition works with towns across Massachusetts to pass the Community Preservation Act (CPA), which creates funds for open space, historic preservation, affordable housing, and outdoor recreation. →

Championing Public Lands: The Rio Grande is the backbone of New Mexico’s people, farms, and forests and provides countless recreational opportunities. We’ve been instrumental in preserving the lands in and around the national monument and are continuing to expand our conservation work. →