Our Mission
Our mission is to permanently conserve and steward natural and cultural resources through innovative land preservation partnerships
In 1992 Andrew L. Johnson and a small group of professionals established North American Land Trust (NALT) with the primary purpose of preserving and managing open space with ecological, agricultural or historical significance.
With roots in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, we have an established focus area right here in Chester County, one that we are continually growing with the help of our dedicated landowners and partners, and our first public preserve, Brinton Run Preserve.
Our Accomplishments
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
NALT works with a variety of partners, including individuals, corporate landowners, mitigation bankers, developers and municipalities, all over the United States to conserve vital land using Conservation Easements, steward properties with advanced monitoring techniques, and enhance land with Conservation Management Plans. NALT Conservation Areas protect wetlands, grasslands, coastlines, forests and freshwater habitat and the species that depend on them. The majority of these acres are privately owned, but many are dedicated to public use.
Brinton Run Preserve
NALT's First Public Preserve
Located at 6 Oakland Road in Chadds Ford Township and within the Brandywine Creek Greenway, Brinton Run Preserve’s 71 acres support a variety of wildlife habitats, including woodlands, fields, streams and a pond. The preserve is also one of the most important tracts on the Brandywine Battlefield.
Our latest project is Brinton Run Preserve, a Revolutionary War property that we have acquired and opened to the public.
Where You'll Find Us
Explore our many projects nationwide using the interactive map
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- See list of our 500+ easements/locations
Stories from the Land
NALT accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations and earns its Seal of Excellence
North American Land Trust (NALT) today announced that it has received the Seal of Excellence from the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) for successfully completing the association’s rigorous Standards for Excellence® accreditation program. “The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations...
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NALT protects history at Fort Roberdeau
It took a team of “Battlefield Detectives” – using high-tech instruments and drones – to solve the mystery of the exact location of a Revolutionary War-era fort in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Fort Roberdeau was constructed during the American Revolution to...
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Plant this, Not That: Native Plant Substitutes for Invasive Species
Our “Plant This, Not That” series aims to help you find a native plant to use instead of or to replace the invasive species in your yard. These plants can not only provide the same look and texture, but also,...
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