The Trust for Public Land services

The Trust for Public Land helps structure, negotiate, and complete land transactions that create parks, playgrounds, and protected natural areas. We buy land from willing landowners and then transfer it to public agencies, land trusts, or other groups for permanent protection. In some instances, we will protect land through conservation easements, which restrict development but permit traditional uses such as farming and ranching.

Our Vision and GIS service uses cutting-edge research and innovative mapping techniques to create parks, protect open space, and deliver community-driven conservation plans.

The Trust for Public Land collaborates with local governments and school districts to restore and create parks, playgrounds, and trails

Trust for Public Land and its Lobbying and campaign affiliate, known as The Trust for Public Land Action Fund, assists community leaders and citizen groups with campaigns to win voter approval of ballot measures for parks, land conservation, and climate. We work with some of the nation`s top campaign consultants and vendors to deliver strategic messages to targeted voters. We maintain a strong track record in campaigns of any scale, from volunteer efforts to pass small tax increases dedicated to conservation, to professionally managed statewide campaigns that support billions of dollars.

At The Trust for Public Land, we craft custom parks research, analysis, and planning solutions for municipalities, foundations, and public agencies. We also provide conservation professionals with powerful online tools and research databases.