How does NPT achieve its mission?
NPT achieves its mission and vision in two ways, through land acquisition and by reconnecting children with nature. Through Land Acquisition, NPT works • To protect threatened, privately owned land or inholdings located within the existing boundary of parks, forests or refuges. There are 6 million acres of privately held inholdings in the national park system alone, so our work is cut out for us! • To protect privately owned land adjacent to parklands. Many of these parcels are key viewsheds, wildlife habitats or historic structures, which could drastically alter a Park experience if developed. • To establish new parklands. The 11,000-acre Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a prime example. Key to our success is working closely with the National Park Service and other agencies to determine acquisition priorities for each region of the country. • To protect wildlife areas and areas with historical significance through purchase, conservation easement or by providing technical assista
