Mission Statement
Orient Land Trust is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to the preservation of
natural resources, wildlife habitat, open space, and historic and geologic features
of the northern San Luis Valley for the enjoyment of current and future
generations.
To achieve this mission, Orient Land Trust strives to accomplish the following goals:
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Consolidate parcels
of land and
prevent it
from being sold, subdivided or overdeveloped |
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Conserve the natural resources of
Orient Land Trust lands,
including soil, water air, plants and animals |
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Protect the
historic, natural and cultural heritage of Orient Land Trust lands |
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Maintain naturist recreation facilities with limited
development |
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Encourage scientific studies of unique natural resources |
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Promote educational programming, community outreach and public appreciation of
Orient Land Trust
lands |
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Provide low-impact
outdoor recreational activities to a diverse public at minimal cost |
*** See the Orient Land Trust
Strategic Plan
for additional details ***
"Respect the land, learn about
your surroundings and enjoy
yourself"
Orient Land Trust is...
preserving mining history in the San Luis Valley.
(Although you no longer have to use the outhouses!)
We encourage you to become a member of Orient
Land Trust. In addition to helping us achieve our goals, as an annual
contributor you will receive
benefits for the next year which can add to your enjoyment of OLT / Valley
View Hot Springs.
NEW! Learn more about Land Conservation.
See
here for a
good overview of land trusts, conservation easements, tax credits, and how
Orient Land Trust works with land owners to preserve land here in the San Luis
Valley.
Orient Land Trust thanks these
Businesses and Organizations
who have supported us over the years!
Check out photos of the
Everson Ranch
in autumn, forever protected as part of OLT.
Orient Land Trust