Texas Agricultural Land Trust

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Causes: Environment, Land Resources Conservation

Mission: The mission of the texas agricultural land trust (talt) is to conserve the texas heritage of agricultural lands, natural resources and wildlife habitats. Talt works to sustain the long-term stewardship of private lands for the benefit of all texans. Talt accomplishes its mission through the use of voluntary conservation measures and through education and outreach efforts. Talt partners with private landowners to negotiate and transact conservation easements that protect important conservation values, in accordance with irc section 170(h). These privately stewarded lands provide public benefits such as productive agricultural lands, scenic views, drinking water protection, natural wildlife habitat and open space. Additionally, with a state that holds 94% privately owned lands, talt works to educate the public on the many public benefits provided by the stewardship of private lands, and to educate texas landowners about the use of conservation easements. Since 2007, talt has helped lando

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04/07/2016

Texas Agricultural Land Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Texas Agricultural Land Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Texas Agricultural Land Trust has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about.

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