We conserve land in ways that build resilient, just communities
We achieve this mission by conserving land to provide prosperity for all North Carolinians and to safeguard our natural systems.
We take bold action, advancing big ideas that protect farms and forests across our state, make more lands available for public recreation, and help North Carolinians build endurance against flooding and other environmental threats.
CONSERVE
We conserve mature forests, important wildlife habitat, and scenic views along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. We are making more conservation wins possible in North Carolina by raising public and private funding to permanently protect land and provide grants and loans to partner land trusts so they can do the same.
COLLABORATE
We lead the Land for Tomorrow Coalition of 30 North Carolina land trusts and environmental organizations. With a unified voice, we work with the NC General Assembly to strengthen public funding and bipartisan policies that support our state’s precious streams, rivers, forests, and working farms.
BUILD COMMUNITY
Our Resilience Corps NC statewide service program helps communities build endurance against flooding and natural disasters, decrease urban heat, and mitigate the threat of wildfires.
Annual Reports
Review our annual reports to see our achievements and stewardship.
I WAS DRIVEN TO CONSERVATION BY MY LOVE FOR NORTH CAROLINA’S MOUNTAINS AND MY DESIRE TO ACTIVELY PROTECT SOMETHING I TRULY CHERISH. FORTUNATELY, CTNC’S MODEL IS REPLICABLE. THE LESSONS WE’VE LEARNED OVER THIRTY YEARS CAN BE APPLIED ACROSS THE STATE TO CONSERVE LAND AND STRENGTHEN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.
BILL LESLIE
CTNC BOARD PRESIDENT
We’re North Carolina strong.
We invite you to join our efforts to conserve land in ways that build resilient, just communities. Together, we’re making our state even stronger.