Your Community Conservation Alliance

The Back Country Land Trust is a homegrown, nonprofit land conservancy, dedicated to preserving and enhancing natural, scenic, and cultural areas, working farmland, and watersheds that make San Diego's back country thrive.

BCLT purchases land from willing sellers, accepts donations of land that fit within our project priorities, and manages our conservation properties for all to enjoy as passive recreation areas. Through our ROOTS sustainable farming program, we grow food, network with farmers, markets, and restaurants, and partner with local schools. We encourage you to support your local farmers through farmers markets, CSA programs, and Co-Ops.

The Alpine Area Trails Brochure is brand new and available now. Developed by the Alpine Planning Group's Trails and Conservation Subcommittee and printed through the Back Country Land Trust. There are two trails listed in properties that are the result of BCLT's successful efforts in land preservation - Robert's Ranch in Descanso and Wright's Field in Alpine. It is available for download now in the sidebar to the right.

An exciting new project is underway. Find out more and get updates on our Conservation in Campo Valley page.

Working with an annual operating budget of less than $100,000, BCLT does a lot with a little. Over the past 15 years, BCLT has brought almost $20 million in public and private philanthropy into East County, and protected nearly 5,000 acres of our critical natural and scenic lands.

With our focus on preserving the best of what's left for current and future generations, our ultimate goal is to connect people to land. Join us in celebrating San Diego's rural heritage.