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planned giving
Committed individuals have included us in their long-term plans with a gift in their will or found another creative way to support our mission.
in their own words
Read our donors’ stories and their motivation to include Natural Lands in
their long-range plans.
why your support matters
wildlife
Habitat loss and degradation has contributed to a 58% decline in animal populations between 1970 and 2012. If the trend continues, population decline could reach 67% by 2020. At Natural Lands, we work to increase the quantity and quality of wildlife habitat by saving the region’s most ecologically important landscapes.
water
Clean, safe water is essential to all life. But, in Pennsylvania alone there are more than 15,000 miles of streams that are unsafe for drinking or recreation. Natural Lands ensures clean water by preserving the land around our streams and rivers and by planting thousands of trees to serve as a natural filter.
climate
Climate change is a global issue, but together we can affect change on a local level. Rich natural areas serve as critical reservoirs for carbon storage. Forests and meadows store 25 times more carbon dioxide than lawns and, in one year, an acre of forest will absorb twice the amount of carbon dioxide produced by an average car’s annual mileage. The land Natural Lands has protected and cares for is an important part of the solution.
health
Fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink, unspoiled places to explore, trails to walk—all are essential to human health. Time in nature is also proven to enhance mood and relieve stress. A study found $1.3 billion in avoided health costs in southeastern Pennsylvania due to recreation on protected open spaces. This is just one reason our nature preserves are open to everyone... and always free.
If you’d like to make a gift larger than $10,000,
please contact Ann Hausmann, vice president of development.
610-353-5587 x242