Anyone can support PALTA's land conservation efforts and become an associate member.

An organization qualifies for voting membership by meeting the following requirements:

• 1. The organization must work for the pubic benefit to:
  
  • a. Acquire land or conservation easements for one or more of the following purposes:
    • conserving open space or natural resources,
    • protecting water quality, scenic areas, or historic landscapes,
    • preserving working farms, working woodlands, or hunting grounds,
    • preserving biodiversity,
    • establishing areas open to the general public for low environmental impact outdoor recreation and education;

    OR

  • b. Hold and provide stewardship of land or conservation easements for one or more of the purposes stated above;

    OR

  • c. Assist organizations in accomplishing some aspect of the work stated above or generally advance the cause of land and water conservation.
  
  
• 2. The activities described above must be substantive and substantial.
  
• 3. The organization must be a charitable organization.
  
• 4. The organization must be governed by an unpaid Board of Directors.