Protecting Live Oak Farm Forever There is a moment just before dawn on Live Oak Farm when the world holds its breath. A burnt-orange moon hangs low over the tree line. Then, as light breaks across the marsh, hundreds of birds lift all at once — waterfowl, waders, wings beyond counting — rising in a
Rooted in Place Conserving Louisiana’s Native Irises and Their Habitat at Live Oak Farm In Louisiana, irises are everywhere—featured in gardens, celebrated in festivals, and admired for their color and form. Beyond the cultivated varieties lies a deeper story: A story rooted in wetlands, shaped by water, and dependent on land that is rapidly disappearing.
Conservation You Can Walk, Paddle, and Feel At the Land Trust for Louisiana, conservation is more than a promise on paper—it is something you can experience with your own two feet on the ground. Our supporters step onto protected landscapes across Louisiana, and turn conservation from an idea into a shared, living experience. From birding
We share why fire is a friend to Louisiana’s piney woods — especially longleaf pine.
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
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
Protecting Louisiana’s Natural LegacyThe Land Trust for Louisiana located in Covington, Louisiana has protected more than 15,000 acres of forests, wetlands, farms, and wildlife habitat across Louisiana since 2004 through conservation easements and land acquisition. At Land Trust for Louisiana, our mission is rooted in protecting the extraordinary natural and working landscapes that make our
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
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
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
Protecting Live Oak Farm Forever There is a moment just before dawn on Live Oak Farm when the world holds its breath. A burnt-orange moon hangs low over the tree line. Then, as light breaks across the marsh, hundreds of birds lift all at once — waterfowl, waders, wings beyond counting — rising in a
There are places in Louisiana that stay with you long after you’ve left them. A quiet stretch of land at sunrise. The sound of birds moving through a longleaf pine forest. A piece of family property that holds generations of stories. These landscapes are more than scenery — they are part of our identity, woven
Rooted in Place Conserving Louisiana’s Native Irises and Their Habitat at Live Oak Farm In Louisiana, irises are everywhere—featured in gardens, celebrated in festivals, and admired for their color and form. Beyond the cultivated varieties lies a deeper story: A story rooted in wetlands, shaped by water, and dependent on land that is rapidly disappearing.
