
Innovative Solutions for Land Conservation and Recreation
American Public Land Exchange (dba American Lands) partners with private landowners, conservation organizations, and public agencies to craft strategies that protect critical habitats, expand public access, and support sustainable land use.

Now Available
Saving the Big Sky: A Chronicle of Land Conservation in Montana
This newly published book explores how visionary land transactions have shaped Montana’s greatest natural landscapes. Learn more and view upcoming book events.
our services
Guiding Landowners Through Conservation-Focused Decisions
We specialize in consulting and real estate brokerage – always with equitable conservation outcomes in mind. Services include designing conservation easements and regional strategies, delivering educational seminars, guiding estate planning for land assets, and facilitating land and water transactions that achieve conservation goals.




our projects
Landmark Deals That Shaped the Landscape
Browse five decades of landmark conservation projects—from pioneering land swaps to large-scale mitigation efforts—that have preserved over a million acres for public enjoyment.