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Westport Land Conservation Trust
| Mission Statement | The purpose of the Westport Land Conservation Trust is to acquire and preserve natural resources and wildlife areas for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations, to preserve and protect farmland and historical sites, to educate the public about the wise use of natural resources, and to work with other organizations having similar purposes. |
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Demographics
| Year Founded | 1972 |
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| Land Trust Alliance Member Since | 1990 |
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| Adopted S&P* | Yes |
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| Area of Operation | Town of Westport, MA |
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| Number of Full-time Staff | 0 |
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| Number of Supporters | 800 |
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| Primary Land Types | Historic or cultural resources; Important natural area or wildlife habitat; Open space, unspecified ; Water resources, including wetlands; Working farms or ranchlands; Working forest lands; |
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*Indicates adoption of the 2004 Land Trust Standards and Practices Counties of Operation:
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other* |
| Massachusetts | 2,452 | 442 | 159 | 1,851 |
*This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts — whether through purchase, donation or by another means — and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.
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