Current Land Conservation Projects

Allegheny Land Trust helps local people save local land in the Pittsburgh region. We have a few active conservation projects under contract for permanent protection. We’re working closely with the neighboring communities to ensure these special lands permanently protected for the benefit of current and future generations. Learn more by following the links below. If you have land you would like to conserve, please submit information using our online form.

Expanding Settlers Cabin Park

To-date, we’ve conserved 293 acres of green space as part of our landscape-scale “Panhandle Greenway Conservation Project”. Now, we have another 30 acres of green space under contract for permanent conservation that would expand Settlers County Park. Conserving this land would grow our efforts in creating an ecological, recreational, and place-making greenway unlike any in the region.

Learn more, support, and stay up-to-date on the project (click here).

Permanently Protecting Hilltop Urban Farm & Forest

We are collaborating with community partners to conserve an urban hillside forest and the Hilltop Urban Farm (HUF) land in the City of Pittsburgh’s St. Clair neighborhood. This project’s completion would permanently protect a beloved community farm that serves as an asset to those who enjoy close-to-home opportunities for growing food, gathering with neighbors, learning about agriculture, and exploring entrepreneurial ventures.

Learn more, support, and stay up-to-date on the project (click here).

Expanding Lowries Run Conservation Area, Growing a Greenway

Allegheny Land Trust is collaborating with Ross Township and local advocates to expand its Lowries Run Conservation Area by preserving 27 acres of woodlands. Conserving this land would contribute to a growing greenway of lands protected by Allegheny Land Trust, Ross Township, and Ohio Township; this network could support local wildlife habitat, ecological health, and community vitality.