Licking Land Trust

The Licking Land Trust is a private, non-profit organization focused on protecting and preserving greenspace and natural landscapes in and around Licking County, Ohio. It is dedicated to the conservation of green spaces, farmland, and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations.

Mission

The mission of the Licking Land Trust is the preservation and permanent protection of Central Ohio's green spaces, including wetlands, woods, farmlands, riparian corridors, and scenic vistas[1][4]. This conservation effort aims to enhance the quality of life by preserving natural habitats and historical sites.

Types of Protected Land

The organization protects a variety of landscapes, including:

• Forested corridors along Raccoon Creek and its tributaries
• Farmland in agricultural use, such as soybeans, corn, hay, produce, cattle, sheep, and goats
• Century farms, which have been family-owned for many generations
• Historical sites along the old Ohio and Erie Canal
• Greenspaces adjacent to new housing developments
• Wetlands serving as important amphibian breeding grounds
• Scenic open spaces bordering parks, recreational areas, and roadways[2]

Accreditation

The Licking Land Trust is nationally accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, placing it alongside over 400 other accredited land trusts in the United States[2].

Membership and Support

The organization invites individuals and businesses to join through various membership levels, offering benefits such as updates on conservation efforts, invitations to seasonal events, and recognition in their Annual Report[3]. Memberships are renewable annually and support the Trust's mission of conserving green spaces in Licking County.

Recognition

The Licking Land Trust operates as a charitable organization, contributing to the local community by preserving natural and historical resources for future generations[2][4].

[1] https://lickinglandtrust.org [2] https://lickinglandtrust.org/whoweare [3] https://lickinglandtrust.org/membership [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/31-1284110 [5] https://business.granvilleoh.com/list/member/licking-land-trust-540