Nisqually Land Trust
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The Nisqually Land Trust acquires and manages critical lands to permanently protect the water, wildlife, natural areas, and scenic vistas of the Nisqually River watershed. Nisqually Land Trust acquires and manages conservation lands in the Nisqually Watershed, and works closely with the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Foundation. As of 2019 NLT works with a nine person staff, and a 13 person board of directors.
Notes
- NLT is developing an approach to restoring community control of industral forestlands, by acquiring timberlands and managing them under community-based institutions. http://nisquallylandtrust.org/our-lands-and-projects/nisqually-community-forest/
- NLT was a pioneer in conducting a voluntary carbon sale of timber rights to land in the Nisqually watershed. http://nisquallylandtrust.org/land-trust-makes-history-with-microsoft-carbon-deal/
