Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Explained

Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Full Name:Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Inc.
Type:Nonprofit
Tax Id:93-0724691
Status:501(c)(3)
Headquarters:Ashland, Oregon
Website:https://www.landconserve.org/

The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is an accredited land trust that works exclusively in Southern Oregon. Its headquarters are located in Ashland, Oregon. The mission of the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is to protect special lands in the Rogue River Basin and surrounding areas for this and future generations by working cooperatively with landowners and communities. Its service area includes all of Jackson, Josephine, Curry, Coos, and Southern Douglas Counties.

Conservation efforts

Founded in 1978, the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is Oregon's oldest local land trust.[1] In 35 years, the organization has placed permanent protections on over 10627acres of land, predominantly using a tool called a conservation easement.

Notable achievements include:

Private Land Conservation

Public Land Conservation

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://archive.dailytidings.com/2006/Feb%202006/0203/020306n2.shtml Ashland Daily Tidings
  2. http://archive.mailtribune.com/archive/2006/0420/local/stories/01local.htm Medford Mail Tribune
  3. http://archive.mailtribune.com/archive/2007/0410/local/stories/pacifictrailprotected.htm Medford Mail Tribune