Farmland Protection Directory
Coastal Prairie Conservancy
Address
5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 867 Houston, TX 77005
Phone Number
713-523-6135 X4004
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1992
State(s) of Operation
Texas
Counties of Operation
(TX) Austin, (TX) Brazoria, (TX) Colorado, (TX) Fort Bend, (TX) Galveston, (TX) Harris, (TX) Jackson, (TX) Matagorda, (TX) Waller, (TX) Wharton
Primary Resource Protected
Farm / ranch land
Types of Resources Protected
Farm / ranch land
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Open space
Recreation land
Urban parks / gardens / open space
Water resources including wetlands
Historic / cultural resources
Working forest land
Board / Staff Connection to Agriculture
Active commercial farmer or rancher
Agricultural organization
Former farmer or rancher
Relative of farmer or rancher
Types of Assistance Offered to Farmers
Assist with farm succession planning and farm transfer
Help producers find land
Lease land to farmers or ranchers
Support implementation of conservation plans