The Wildlife Conservation Board’s Land Acquisition Program facilitates the purchase of land or conservation easements to protect habitat, wildlife corridors, and climate-resilient ecosystems. The program aims to conserve open space and natural landscapes under threat from development or degradation. Acquisitions support long-term biodiversity preservation, recreational access, and regional conservation planning goals. Properties selected for funding often contribute to statewide conservation priorities such as climate adaptation, groundwater recharge, and species recovery efforts.