Conservation Easements
A voluntary legal agreement that permanently protects a property’s conservation values while the land stays in private ownership and, often, in working production.
How easements work →
A nationally accredited California land trust
Natural, practical solutions to save CA lands—forever
Working with landowners, agencies, and communities since 2000 to permanently protect the farmland, rangeland, forests, and watersheds California depends on.
35,000+
Acres Protected
90
Properties
26
Years
What’s new
The latest from GSLC
Event
GSLC Annual Conservation Social
Jan 14
Details →
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What we do
Natural, practical solutions to save CA lands—forever
Fee Title Acquisition
When outright ownership is the surest path to protection, we acquire and hold land directly — safeguarding habitat, water, and open space for good.
Our acquisitions →
Long-Term Stewardship
Protection is a promise we keep. Through monitoring, restoration, and partnership with landowners, we care for conserved land for generations.
Our stewardship approach →Our lands
The land we protect — from Humboldt to San Diego
Explore the preserves and easements we hold across California, from coastal rangeland to valley farmland and mountain watersheds.
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Eel River winding through protected lands · Humboldt County
Get involved
There’s a place for you in this work
Your land. Your legacy.
If you own land you love, a conservation easement can protect it forever while keeping it in your family and in production. Let’s talk about what’s possible.