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Become A Steward of the Land Member!

Land Trust for Louisiana’s Membership Community Our Stewards of the Land Membership Program is for people who love Louisiana’s land, water, and wildlife and want to step fully into the conservation story. When you become a Steward of the Land for $100 per year, you’re not just making a gift —you’re becoming part of a

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Restoring Longleaf Pine: A Proven Way to Improve Wildlife Habitat on Your Land

  If you own land in Louisiana and care about the wildlife it supports, you may be wondering how to improve habitat quality—especially for iconic game species like quail and turkey—without taking on overwhelming costs or complexity. One of the most effective, time-tested solutions is restoring and managing longleaf pine forests. These forests once covered

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Maurepas Swamp Preserve, under conservation with Land Trust for Louisiana.
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What Is a Land Trust—and What Do We Protect in Louisiana?

At Land Trust for Louisiana, our mission is rooted in protecting the extraordinary natural and working landscapes that make our state unique. Louisiana is home to old-growth forests, native grasslands, productive farms, vital waterways and a diverse array of wildlife — from our coastal plains, to the rolling hills of north Louisiana. When we conserve

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How to Donate to Land Trust for Louisiana—and Why Your Support Matters

If you’re passionate about protecting Louisiana’s natural landscapes, wildlife habitats, and working lands, one of the most impactful actions you can take is donating to Land Trust for Louisiana. As a nonprofit conservation organization, Land Trust for Louisiana relies on generous supporters to safeguard our state’s most important natural areas for future generations. When it

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Land Trust for Louisiana featured in 64 Parishes magazine

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE STORY OF LIVE OAK FARM & LOUISIANA’S FIRST AGRICULTURAL LAND EASEMENT We’ve shared a lot about Live Oak Farm, and why conserving rice land is so important for wildlife habitat and the health of our coast. Now, that story is being shared across the state! 64 Parishes, the state’s premiere magazine

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The Return of Longleaf

In 2024, the Land Trust scored big when it was awarded a very generous grant from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to begin a program in the Florida Parishes that will help restore the region’s native longleaf pine ecosystem. In the late 19th century, about 90 million acres of longleaf forests stretched across the

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Conserving the Ellis Property in North Louisiana

“I’m doing it for my grandson.” Mr. Ellis has spent the entirety of his 80-some years on the property his grandfather bought in north Louisiana generations ago. A lover of this land, he has grown crops, raised chickens, fished the pond, and watched small saplings grow into giants. He took action to ensure the family

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Why the Live Oak Farm ALE program is important for Louisiana

Land Trust for Louisiana has some fantastic news to share about a project we’ve been working on for many years now: the final easement paperwork for Live Oak Farm in Vermilion Parish is officially signed! This ensures that nearly 6,000 acres of prime rice land will be preserved in perpetuity, protecting wildlife and a way

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Become A Steward of the Land Member!

Land Trust for Louisiana’s Membership Community Our Stewards of the Land Membership Program is for people who love Louisiana’s land, water, and wildlife and want to step fully into the conservation story. When you become a Steward of the Land for $100 per year, you’re not just making a gift —you’re becoming part of a

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You’re invited for our first-ever stargazing Galentine party

Join Land Trust for Louisiana and the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society at Pine Knoll Farm for a fire-lit evening of stargazing, friendships, s’mores, and conservation. Grab your favorite people and look up. 🌙 When: Friday, Feb. 13, 5-8 p.m.Where: Pine Knoll Farm, Independence, LA$20 per person — registration is required, and all proceeds support Louisiana land

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