Our Mission

Heritage Conservancy’s mission is to protect and care for the lands of our region; to engage with and share the history that unfolded on these lands; and to connect people with both.

Our Vision

We envision a world where:

          The lands that make our region special endure and flourish, for the benefit of both people and nature.

          These lands provide clean air and water, food, habitat for wildlife, inspiring views, and benefits for body, mind, and spirit; and help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

          Our communities engage with the history that has unfolded on these lands, in all its complexity and diversity.

          Everyone in our communities enjoys access to open lands and green space, and is inspired to advocate for land and watershed protection.

Our Organization and Approach

Heritage Conservancy is a community-based, nonprofit that works with communities, landowners, businesses, governments, and other mission-focused organizations to ensure that the landscapes that make our region special endure and flourish, for the benefit of people and nature. Founded in 1958 and based in Doylestown, PA, Heritage Conservancy has worked to protect more than 17,000 acres of open space, farmland, wildlife habitat, and important watershed areas throughout Bucks and surrounding counties.

We own and manage over 50 properties, hold conservation easements on more than 250 properties, and actively pursue habitat restoration initiatives across the region. Heritage Conservancy also holds historic preservation easements and maintains a Register of Historic Places with over 700 entries. We interact with thousands of community members every year in our work to connect people to the environment and history of our region. Our education programs inspire advocacy for land and watershed protection, reaching about 3000 students annually.

Heritage Conservancy is nationally accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

Public Notice: 2024 Land Trust Accreditation Renewal

Heritage Conservancy’s Statement of Strategic Direction

Heritage Conservancy’s 2024 Impact Report

Heritage Conservancy’s 990 Form for 2024