Pocono Heritage Land Trust
Land Trust
Mission or Purpose
Pocono Heritage Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the natural heritage of the Pocono Mountains region by conserving land and inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world.
Contact Information
1539 Cherry Lane Road
East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301
(570) 424-1514
http://www.phlt.org
Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded
1984
Number of Staff
3
PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P
Yes
Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved
4,969
Acres Owned
1,919
Acres Under Easement
2,899
Acres Transferred to Public Agency†
81
Other Acres Protected‡
70
Figures accurate as of 01/01/2020
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.