Options for Land Owners

Conservation Easements, Sale of Land to Public Entity, Donation

“A conservation easement is a legally binding agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency where the landowner retains many private property rights. “Tax benefits, private ownership, economic value for community. Also federal income tax deduction, estate tax exclusion, maybe also state income tax deduction and state tax credit. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/land-conservation/financial-incentives

-State, city or county may wish to purchase your land as a public good.

-USFWS currently purchasing land in threatened areas to make part of National Wildlife Refuge System

-Many land conservancies nationwide that will pay a fair market value and possibly offer management services. Click here for a link to various conservancies by state

**Make sure to contact an attorney, financial advisor, accountant etc.