Our Mission

is to conserve and care for local land for the health and well-being of future generations.

We envision

a resilient region with abundant green space that is easily accessible and recognized as essential to the quality of life for all.

Our Values

are part of our core existence and practiced daily in our conservation efforts:

• Collaborative
  We welcome unique and diverse partnerships to build stronger communities.
• Diverse
  We vary the way we do business, who we work with, and who we hope to serve.
• Innovative
  We adapt to changing environmental needs and develop creative solutions.
• Accessible
  We believe everyone should have access and availability to green space.
• Equitable
  We serve everyone regardless of their location, demographic or resources.
• Ethical
  We are transparent with our stakeholders and accountable to the community.
• Quality
  We strive for the highest standards of national accreditation excellence.
• Flexible
  We respond to the ongoing and changing needs of the community.
• Responsible
  We make evidence-based decisions and act with integrity.

Our GREENPRINT

We authored and adopted our GREENPRINT in 2010; it was later integrated into Allegheny County’s Comprehensive Plan. This document guides our process of identifying and prioritizing Pittsburgh-region green space by examining biodiversity, scenic character, and water management functions. We created a publicly-accessible, browser-based digital Greenprint Planning Tool in 2019 as a supplemental update. It guides not only our conservation work, but also the land use work of anyone with an internet connection and the goal of bettering land use in their community.

National Accreditation

We are a nationally accredited land trust as designated by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Originally accredited in 2010, ALT once again had its five year accreditation renewed for the 2022-2027 term. Achieving national accreditation symbolizes a national standard of excellence among the country’s land trusts, and only 30% have achieved this prestigious accreditation status.

The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation. It is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. This trusted network of land trusts has demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve. Learn more about what the seal represents.

Why Accreditation Matters – Land Trust Accreditation Commission