ABOUT US
The Georgia Piedmont Land Trust (GPLT) has been Protecting Land Since 1998.
The GPLT Vision
To be a recognized, accredited land protection organization of integrity in Georgia.
The GPLT Mission
To provide green and open spaces in northern Georgia that are essential for healthy communities and a high quality of life.
What is a Land Trust
A land trust is generally a private, nonprofit corporation organized to protect land for its natural, recreational, scenic, historical or productive values, according to the Land Trust Alliance, a national organization dedicated to advancing the conservation of land resources.
The Georgia Piedmont Land Trust (GPLT) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that acquires and stewards fee simple and conservation easement land donations to achieve one or more conservation purposes. The conservation purposes we protect include:
Natural Habitat
Water Quality (Watersheds, Wetlands & Mitigation Banks)
Working Lands (Farm & Forestry)
Woodlands
Historic Lands (Battlefields)
Open Space and Scenic Values
Community Greenspaces
As a qualified and accredited land trust, GPLT must:
Comply with IRS criteria for land preservation.
Operate according to accepted practices and standards as established by the Land Trust Alliance for conservation and stewardship.
The Georgia Piedmont Land Trust (GPLT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that acquires and stewards fee simple and conservation easement land donations to achieve one or more conservation purposes.