Who we are

Strengthening land conservation across Canada.

Our growth and impact

Since its inception, the Alliance of Canadian Land Trusts (ACLT) has become the representative of local and regional land trusts and has grown into a national voice for land conservation. Our work focuses on fostering collaboration, strengthening capacity, and advocating for policies that support the conservation of natural spaces.

Our mission

Support and empower land trusts across Canada to be vibrant, unified and effective in advancing land conservation.

Our vision

Protecting nature through the stewardship and conservation of our most vital landscapes in communities across Canada.

Our theory of change

If ACLT helps land trusts across Canada strengthen through finding a common voice and building capacity, then land trust sector will increase capacity as a community and accelerate conservation in Canada, because we will be united, visible and vibrant.

Our values

Collaboration & Unity

We unite diverse voices across Canada to amplify the impact of local and regional land trusts and enhance collective conservation efforts.

Equity

We promote fairness and inclusivity in conservation efforts, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.

Integrity & Transparency

We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct, ensuring accountability in all our actions and decisions.

Reconciliation

We commit to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous-led conservation.

Leadership

We strive to be a national leader in conservation, inspiring and empowering others to take action.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

We ensure all land trusts, regardless of size or location, have access to our programs and a role in conservation efforts.

Our priorities

  • PRepresent local and regional land trusts at the national level
  • PIncrease national awareness of land trusts
  • PPromote best practices in land conservation
  • PAdvocate for land trusts
  • PSupport capacity building for land trusts
  • PMonitor and report on conservation impact
  • PStrengthen collaborative research and data sharing
  • PFoster national partnerships and leadership

Our partners

Protected acres

Land trusts

volunteers and staff

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