Peconic Land Trust

Non-Profit Organizations

Conserving Long Island The Peconic Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1983 by John v.H. Halsey and a small group of local residents to ensure the protection of Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage. Since 1983, the Trust has worked diligently with landowners, communities, municipalities, and partner organizations to protect over 14,000 acres of land, conserving more working farms on Long Island than any other private conservation organization, and securing millions of dollars from the public and private sectors for land protection. Core Values Value our Resources Value our communities’ diverse history, agricultural and maritime heritage, character, and traditional ways of life Value our working and natural lands, community assets including trails and gardens, watershed areas, wildlife habitats, and scenic vistas Value our role and responsibilities as stewards of the land on behalf of our communities Value and conserve all resources in our everyday work Value the importance of connecting people to the land through outreach and education Value our Relationships Be fair, respectful and just to all within our diverse communities Balan…