About The Desert Foothills Land Trust

Incorporated in 1991, the Desert Foothills Land Trust has evolved to become a stable force for land preservation in the Sonoran Desert foothills area of central Arizona. The abundance of unspoiled open desert is the reason many people choose to live in the area. We believe that the close proximity of the natural land and its treasure trove of biological diversity immeasurably enhance the quality of our lives. Therefore, to protect and preserve the incomparable Sonoran Desert, the Cave Creek Improvement Association, supported by the Foothills Community Foundation, established the Desert Foothills Land Trust.

We want to leave a legacy of natural lands for future desert residents to enjoy and to provide a permanent safe haven for our wildlife cohabiters. The Desert Foothills Land Trust provides a unique opportunity to save an irreplaceable piece of the rapidly diminishing natural world around us.

Once land is acquired by the Desert Foothills Land Trust, the Trust assumes responsibility for the long-term management of the property. This "management" means ensuring that the land remains forever in its wild state, undisturbed and undeveloped, for the pleasure and enjoyment of area residents and visitors today and tomorrow. The 25 member, volunteer Board of Directors operates the Trust with both immediate needs and opportunities and a long-range vision of Trust holdings.

Mission Statement
The Desert Foothills Land Trust works with communities and partners to protect, preserve and steward sensitive lands and species for the survival of the fragile Sonoran Desert.

Vision Statement
The Desert Foothills Land Trust will be recognized as an effective force for preserving natural lands and sensitive sites and species within our targeted areas.