Mission & Vision
We are a nonprofit land trust protecting the forests, farms, meadows, and waterways that make Western New York home. Since 1991, we’ve permanently conserved land across eight counties—Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming—to ensure future generations inherit a thriving natural world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to permanently protect land with significant conservation value in Western New York, for the benefit of future generations.
Our Vision
We envision a future in which forests, farms, meadows, and waterways are connected, cherished, and protected in Western New York. Our clean air, clean water, and fertile soils will equitably support the health and wellbeing of future generations of every living thing.
Land Acknowledgement
The Land Conservancy recognizes that we serve on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Seneca, Tonawanda Seneca, and Tuscarora Nations and other indigenous communities. We are thankful to the Haudenosaunee who have been and continue to be the stewards of this land. We are committed to the Haudenosaunee Seventh Generation Principle which asks us to honor the lessons of the last seven generations as we work in partnership to shape and heal the world the next seven generations will inherit. This acknowledgment, while important, is just a start. We are listening, learning, and taking actions to address injustices that have impacted the Haudenosaunee and the land.
Our Values
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We believe that healing the land and healing our communities are deeply interconnected. The land we steward belongs to all beings—plants, animals, and people—and everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of nature.
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We promote an organizational culture that is respectful, creative, and values multiple perspectives.
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We make conservation decisions based on the best available science.
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We believe in reciprocity. We strive for nature as nature cares for us.
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We embrace teamwork and opportunities for learning.
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We center our conservation efforts on the needs and values of our community.
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We value the input, commitment, and support of each member and volunteer. Every contribution matters.
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We hold ourselves to the highest professional, business, and ethical standards. We commit to upholding the public trust by conducting our work with integrity and reliability.
