Before you read this page, we suggest starting with the basics of how to access the Alliance's online resources, including how to log in.
Land Trust Standards and Practices
Created by the land trust community, these guidelines describe how to operate a land trust legally, ethically and in the public interest.
Explore topics
Browse by topic to find Land Trust Alliance programs, initiatives and resources to help your organization grow.
Explore topicsConnect with your peers
Tap into the collective wisdom of the land trust community through the Connection Hub.
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Field Services
The Alliance's field staff provide local support and training that helps develop networks, empower change and grow conservation impact in every corner of the country.
Find your region - Join the conversation
Discussion forums
Got a question that only a land trust would understand? Post it here or see what others are asking. Popular forums include:
Ask an Expert, moderated by Sarah Naperala
Note: You must log in to view and participate in the forums.
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Peer learning groups
Peer learning groups are organized by the Alliance to bring together land trust practitioners based on job role, region and more. There are currently five peer groups, each with their own eligibility requirements, activities and online resources.
See Peer Groups
How to search
Three ways to search the Alliance's website
Option 1: Sitewide search
Click the search icon in the top right corner of any Land Trust Alliance webpage.
Enter your search terms and select from the tabs across the top (Resources, Pages, Blog, etc.) to filter your results.
Option 2: Search the resource library
If you're looking for a document, course, webinar or other educational resource, use the library search instead.
Click Explore Resources as shown in the screenshot above. If you're already in the Resource Center, hover over Learn in the navigation bar.
On the Explore Resources page, you can refine your search with the facets and filters on the left hand side.
Option 3: Search the discussion forums
If you have a specific question not covered by Land Trust Alliance materials, your best bet may be to crowdsource it! With more than 20 years of forum posts, it's likely someone has asked it before.
Only Alliance-member organizations have access to the forums, so you'll need to log in first. (See How to log in.)
Once you're logged in, click this link in the top right of Explore Resources or on any resource page to go directly to the forum.
Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner to search all forum posts.