Open Land Conservancy of Chester County

Land Trust

We Conserve PA Member
Accredited Group
Mission or Purpose
The mission of the Open Land Conservancy of Chester County is to acquire and preserve Chester County open space; protect and enhance natural resources and wildlife habitat; manage preserves for passive recreation; and provide public education programs and conservation activities.
Contact Information

PO Box 1031
Paoli, PA, 19301
(610) 647-5380
http://www.openlandconservancy.org

Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded

1939

Number of Staff

All Volunteer

PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P

Yes

Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved

524

Acres Owned

390

Acres Under Easement

107

Other Acres Protected‡

26

Figures last updated April 2026

Notes

† Pertains to land that has been acquired by the land trust and then reconveyed to a local, county or state, state or federal government entity for conservation purposes.
‡ Other pertains to assistance in transactions including preparation and negotiation work and/or the reconveyance of land to another private conservation organization.