Our region is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. The influx of new residents is good for local economies, but growth places pressure on agriculture, rivers, wildlife, and trails. PPLT is focused on protecting those values and our quality of life for the benefit of all Montanans.
We protect open lands and working lands from development in perpetuity. (No one knows exactly how long perpetuity is, but we’re pretty sure it’s forever.)
We want everyone in our community to have easy access to parks and trails because what’s good for wildlife is good for people, too.
When we connect kids (and adults) with nature, hearts and minds open wide.
Prickly Pear Land Trust recognizes that the lands we conserve are the traditional and contemporary territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfeet), the Sélish (Salish), the Ktunaxa (Kootenai), the Métis (Little Shell Chippewa), the Apsáalooke (Crow), and the Shoshone-Bannock peoples. The Indigenous Nations who continue their connections with this ground, these waters, and all creatures have always and will always be the original stewards of the land. PPLT prioritizes Indigenous partners and actively seeks projects that respect their cultures, honor their values, and create a collaborative conservation vision.