Farmland Protection Directory
HeartLands Conservancy
Address
3 North High St., Belleville IL62220
Phone Number
(618) 566-4451
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1989
State(s) of Operation
Illinois
Counties of Operation
(IL) Alexander, (IL) Bond, (IL) Clinton, (IL) Jackson, (IL) Madison, (IL) Monroe, (IL) Randolph, (IL) St. Clair, (IL) Union, (IL) Washington
Primary Resource Protected
Farm / ranch land
Types of Resources Protected
Working forest land
Water resources including wetlands
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Historic / cultural resources
Open space
Recreation land
Urban parks / gardens / open space
Farm / ranch 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
Lease land to farmers or ranchers
Support implementation of conservation plans