Deschutes Land Trust
Conserving and protecting land in Central Oregon for wildlife, scenic views, and local communities since 1995.

- Lupine at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Pat Buresh.
Welcome to the Land Trust's new website! Exciting and ambitious projects like Skyline Forest mean we have to expand our outreach. Learn more...
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Recent Deschutes Land Trust News:
- Skyline Forest proposal up for assessment
- Owners of Skyline Forest plan to submit their proposal to develop part of the forest for an independent assessment.
- Land Trust simplifies name
- The Deschutes Land Trust has updated their name and look in preparation for large conservation projects like Skyline Forest.
- Keen to make donation for each Dirty Half runner
- The FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run generates more dollars for the Land Trust.
- Land Trust Accreditation process begins
- The Deschutes Land Trust seeks certification by national Accreditation Commission.
- Land trust thins some trees to let others thrive: It’s about the big picture
- Land Trust's aspen restoration project takes off at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.
- Register for FootZone Dirty Half
- In-store registration for FootZone Dirty Half Trail Run, a Land Trust benefit, starts March 1.
- Land Trust applies for Forest Legacy grant
- Land Trust applies for Forest Legacy grant to fund Skyline Forest acquisition or management.