Since its foundation in 1980, the Land Trust has protected more than 20,500 acres of land on almost 140 properties. The land we have protected accounts for some of the most important spawning habitat for trout, winter range for elk, deer and moose, character-defining scenic views and remaining agricultural vestiges in the valley.

We work with landowners to find ways to preserve forever the scenic and natural values of their land. The conservation easement is our primary tool. It is a contract between the Land Trust and the landowner that ensures perpetual restrictions on development while allowing for private ownership of the land. Typically, landowners donate conservation easements to the Land Trust, but in some cases we will purchase easements on properties with high conservation value when an easement donation is not plausible. Additionally, through our Conservation Buyer Program, we work to match conservation-minded buyers with properties for sale that are worthy of protection.

Map of Protected Properties in Jackson Hole
Map of Protected Properties in Fremont County