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Lots of Love (IL)

Lots of Love (IL)

Heartlands Conservancy
Belleville, Illinois

HeartLand Conservancy is converting vacant lots to native habitats. Working on government-owned properties instead of purchasing lots allows them to operate without significant resource burdens.  More about this project >

Use Goal: Habitat restoration
Use Type: Vacant Lot Conversion to Native Habitats
Year Established: 2017
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent
Size (acres): 0.5 acre or less (1-5 lots)
Initial Cost: Unknown
Site Control: Other
Lead Organization Type: Nonprofit
Implementation Partners: Nonprofit, Private

Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.

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