Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Inc
Programs
Land Conservation Projects
In 2022 the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) completed three land projects: two new conservation easements (31.9 acres)and one fee simple donations (1 acre). As of the end of 202 HCLT conserves 3,735 acres in 114 places. . Completed 100% monitoring of all conservation easement and fee simple lands held by HCLT. Worked with conservation easement land-owners to ensure protection of respective conservation values and improvements of various rare habitat types and plant communities through perpetuity. Continued to maintain public access hiking trails and view shed areas across the Highlands- Cashiers plateau. Engaged the local community to build volunteer bases to tackle various projects such as trail maintenance, trail improvements, new public access area development, invasive species treatment, and habitat restoration.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$356.2KNature Education and Outreach
HCLT's education and outreach efforts focus on educating the public about conservation and the natural world by providing opportunities for children, families, and adults to engage in hands-on nature education and exploration activities at no cost. Our programs generally fall into three categories: guided hikes (EcoTours), youth environmental education programs (Kids in Nature), and community speaker events (Village Nature Series). In 2022, we led six EcoTours for 82 participants, 42 Kids in Nature programs for 731 children, and six Village Nature Series Events for a total of 192 participants.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––General Mission-Related Initiatives
The Land Trust continues to ensure that it operates ethically, morally, and legally. HCLT is an accredited organization by the Land Trust Alliance and operates under a set of land trust practices and standards. HCLT seeks to maintain appropriate insurance coverage and completed an annual financial audit of its 2022 fiscal year.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––
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