Green rolling rangeland hills under a blue sky at a GSLC-protected property

Impact & metrics

The measure of the work.

Conservation is a promise measured in acres, in years, and in the resources set aside to keep it. Here is where we stand, and where we’re headed.

35,132

Acres protected — permanently conserved across California since 2000

  • 90 Properties conserved
  • 20 California counties
  • 26 Years of conservation

What we protect

From redwood coast to working rangeland.

Our protected lands span the full range of California’s landscapes—forests and wetlands, ranches and vineyards, open space and habitat—each protected for the character that defines it.

  • Wildlife Habitat 32
  • Forests and Uplands 27
  • Water and Wetlands 15
  • Farms and Ranches 8
  • Community Lands 8
Explore the map of every protected property

The stewardship promise

Forever means forever.

Every place we protect comes with a lasting commitment: to monitor it, care for it, and defend its conservation values for generations to come. We set aside dedicated stewardship funds to make sure that commitment lasts.

Looking ahead

A clear plan for what comes next.

Our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan lays out where we’re going, what we’re prioritizing, and how we’ll measure our progress along the way.

Track our progress on the Strategic Plan
15% of 2026 milestones complete