The West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT) is a member supported non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to protect West Virginia’s natural lands and scenic areas. Incorporated in 1995 the WVLT continues to be West Virginia’s only statewide land trust. To date our organization has protected over thousands of acres throughout West Virginia. Currently there are over 17,000 acres protected statewide through voluntary conservation easements.

Collaboration is the core of WVLT’s work. Since 1995 the WVLT had worked in partnership with landowners, community members, state and federal agencies, local land trusts and others to ensure success. We continue to nurture relationships with organizations and individuals achieve our collective conservation goals.

The Land Trust depends on private donations to support its operations, and has received numerous grants for specific project work.

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The WVLT views the landowners we work with as partners in conservation. You can read here about how to protect your land and some of the tax benefits that may be available to you. Our goal is to help landowners preserve land using the options that are open to them in the manner that suits them best.

If you’re interested in protecting your land, you can start by filling out the Criteria Checklist. Once completed you can mail it to us or send it as an attachment to an email.

Helpful Information

Easement Definition

Members of the WVLT provide crucial support for preserving open space and natural areas in West Virginia. As a member you will receive updates on our activities and events.

Membership Levels

$20 - Student
$35 - Member
$50 - Conservator
$100 - Defender
$250 - Advocate
$500 - Guardian
$1,000 or more - Protector

Please send your check payable to the West Virginia Land Trust to:
P.O. Box 11823
Charleston WV 25339-1823

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The Coalition works to build partnerships with county farmland protection boards and public agencies to advance conservation in West Virginia. Please visit our farmland protection initiatives' web sites for more information on this important work!

West Virginia Farmland Protection Board

Pocahontas County Farmland Protection Board

As part of our long-term vision for developing a statewide conservation plan, the WVLT coordinates and provides technical assistance to the Coalition of West Virginia Land Trusts.

This coalition is made up of local organizations focused on specific geographic areas of the state, such as the Indian Creek Conservancy in Monroe County; and organizations with special focus on specific types of conservation work, such as the West Virginia Cave Conservancy. The coalition also includes:

Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust