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Open Land Conservancy of Chester County

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association member

Contact Information
PO Box 1031
Paoli, PA, 19301
Phone: (610) 647-5380
Web: http://www.openlandconservancy.org
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Organizational Information
Type of Organization Land Trust
Year Founded 1939
PA Counties of Operation Chester
Adopted S&P yes

Mission or Purpose
The mission of the Open Land Conservancy of Chester County is to acquire and preserve Chester County open space; protect and enhance natural resources and wildlife habitat; manage preserves for passive recreation; and provide public education programs and conservation activities

Land Conservation Figures
PennsylvaniaOut of State
Total Acres Conserved 473
Acres Owned 380
Acres Under Easement 93
Acres Transferred to Public Agency†
Other Acres Protected‡

Figures accurate as of 12/31/2017.


Notes
† Pertains to land that has been acquired by the land trust and than reconveyed to a local, county or state, state or federal government entity for conservation purposes.
‡ Other pertains to assistance in transactions including preparation and negotiation work and/or the reconveyance of land to another private conservation organization.