What are Earth Trusts?
Land-Centric
Earth Trusts place the land and its ecosystems at the center, making them the primary beneficiaries.
Holistic Stewardship
They integrate the needs of all life - human, animal, and plant - to cultivate thriving, balanced environments.
Long-Term Vision
Earth Trusts take a generational approach, ensuring the land is cared for in perpetuity.
Community Driven
Local communities play a central role in defining the objectives and management of Earth Trusts.
Next Level Land Development
Ecological Balance
Healthy, biodiverse land provides essential ecosystem services and habitats for all life.
Food Security
Agroforestry and aquaculture based on regenerative land and water management practices.
Resilience
Protecting and restoring natural landscapes mitigating the impacts of land commodification.
Protecting and Cultivating Life Systems
Soil Health
Prioritizing soil regeneration is crucial for sustaining life and productivity on the land.
Biodiversity
Protecting and restoring habitats ensures the flourishing of a wide range of species.
Ecosystem Services
Researching, innovating and sharing land stewardship best practices.
Integrating Human Culture with the Land
Regenerative Food and Medicine
Cultivating the land in harmony with natural cycles to produce food, fiber and medicine.
Cultural Enrichment
Honoring and revitalizing traditional land-based practices and wisdom.
Environmental Education
Inspiring stewardship and connection to the land through hands-on learning and interactive experiences.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Developing economic models that align with the long-term enrichment of the whole.
Hubs of Entrepreneurial Innovation
Maker Spaces
Fully equipped workshops with 3D printers, laser cutters and other tools to help bring visions to life. Inspiring creativity and engaged learning.
Incubators
Supportive programs providing resources, mentorship, and networking to help startups grow from concept to launch.
Collaborative Hubs
Shared workspaces that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas between stakeholders.
Educational Programming
Workshops, seminars, and training programs developing critical business and technical skills for aspiring regenerative entrepreneurs.
The Common Grounding Approach
Common Grounding works closely with all stakeholders to understand their unique needs and priorities, ensuring the Earth Trust model is tailored to each context.
- Integrating ecological, social, and economic considerations
- Fostering regenerative, circular approaches to land integration
- Prioritizing long-term health and resilience
Providing training, resources, and networks empowering groups to establish and manage their own Earth Trusts.
Partnering up
Assess
Engage with local stakeholders to understand the land, its challenges, and community priorities.
Design
Collaboratively develop an Earth Trust plan tailored to the unique context and needs.
Implement
Support the collective in establishing and stewarding the Earth Trust for long-term impact.
Join the Movement: Get Involved
Donate
Help make the bottom of the food chain a top priority via community-driven Earth Trusts.
Volunteer
Lend your skills and time to help build and maintain Earth Trusts.
Partner
Collaborate with us to help evolve and expand the Earth Trust network
Spread the Word
Share our mission and inspire others to join the movement for holistic land stewardship.
Cultivating Earth Trusts for Holistic Land Stewardship