Allegheny Land Trust
Allegheny Land Trust is a regional land conservation group headquartered in the Pittsburgh suburb of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Mission
"Allegheny Land Trust's mission is to serve as the lead land trust conserving and stewarding lands that support the scenic, recreational and environmental well-being of communities in Allegheny County and its environs."
Current projects
Allegheny Land Trust is currently pursuing purchase of land formerly owned by the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company in Richland Township, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania]].[1] In 2020, it received a grant to convert a former country club into a public green space.[2][3] It has also acquired other parcels of land to be kept as green space.[4][5]
In December 2020, Allegheny Land Trust donated 20 undeveloped acres across three parcels in Hampton, Pennsylvania, to expand Allegheny County's North Park.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Barron, Joanne (November 2012). "New director has big plans for Allegheny Land Trust". Pittsburgh Trib Live.
- ↑ Waltz, Amanda (October 19, 2020). "Allegheny Land Trust awarded grant to transform former country club into public green space". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ↑ Cipriani, Marcie (2019-11-26). "$500,000 grant announced to help Allegheny Land Trust purchase former Churchill Valley Country Club". WTAE. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ↑ Phox, Jason (2023-02-16). "Allegheny Land Trust acquires more than 120 acres as protected green space". NEXTpittsburgh. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ↑ Panizzi, Tawnya (2021-04-08). "Allegheny Land Trust finalizes purchase of Girty's Woods in Reserve, shielding 155-acre forest from development". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ↑ "Donation to add acreage to North Park in Hampton". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
External links
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