How RLTA Members Conserve Land

RLTA members conserve land by either acquiring land title or registering conservation easements on privately owned land. All private land conservation is a voluntary collaboration between a landowner and a land trust.

In most cases, landowners donate their land title or a conservation easement. At times, a land trust may have grant or donor funds to purchase the land or conservation easement.

All RLTA members fund our conservation efforts through donations and grants, and the tremendous generosity and foresight of private landowners.

RLTA members exist because of the dedicated service of our volunteer boards of directors and the incredible support of our landowner-donors.

To support our land conservation efforts, RLTA members engage in associated activities such as education programs, community events, public presentations, advising government, landowner consultation, restoration, and conservation planning.

We work in collaboration with provincial and national land conservation groups, including the Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Fish and Game Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Nature Conservancy of Canada.

All RLTA members are registered charities, can issue donation receipts, and are eligible to receive Ecological Gifts of land if the land qualifies.