Peconic Land Trust

H. Halsey and a small group of local residents to ensure the protection of Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage.

Since 1983, the Trust has worked diligently with landowners, communities, municipalities, and partner organizations to protect over 14,000 acres of land, conserving more working farms on Long Island than any other private conservation organization, and securing millions of dollars from the public and private sectors for land protection.

Core Values Value our Resources Value our communities’ diverse history, agricultural and maritime heritage, character, and traditional ways of life Value our working and natural lands, community assets including trails and gardens, watershed areas, wildlife habitats, and scenic vistas Value our role and responsibilities as stewards of the land on behalf of our communities Value and conserve all resources in our everyday work Value the importance of connecting people to the land through outreach and education Value our Relationships Be fair, respectful and just to all within our diverse communities Balance the rights of the individual and the interest of the public Work with landowners, recognizing their personal goals, circumstances, and connection to the land Listen to all concerns and issues Collaborate with institutions, groups, and individuals to achieve mutual goals Promote an organizational culture that respects the professional and personal lives of our staff, board and volunteers Value our Standards and Practices Use proven techniques as well as explore and develop new methods to conserve land and our resources View individual projects in the broader context of our communities Propose conservation and stewardship options based on a thorough understanding of the land Work from a problem-solving perspective with innovation and creativity Act ethically, lawfully, and in a fiscally sound manner as professionals and as an organization The Peconic Land Trust acknowledges that the region – Paumanake (Long Island)/Sewanhacky (Long Island) – where we work and live is the ancestral territory of many communities of Indigenous people.

We honor their stewardship of the land for over 10,000 years. We accept our responsibility to protect their cultural and traditional connections to the land.