Have you ever wondered whether a conservation easement is a good fit for you and your property? Come talk with representatives of some of Virginia’s best land trusts, and find out for yourself! In this interactive workshop, you will find out how to:
- Qualify for state and federal tax deductions and Virginia’s Land Preservation Tax Credits;
- Protect your property from residential, commercial, and industrial development;
- Retain ownership and rights to use the property, for yourself and future generations; and
- Protect conservation values, including water quality, farmland, forest land, and wildlife habitat.
Conservation easements are entirely voluntary. Each conservation easement is individually tailored to meet the needs of each landowner. And conservation easements do not allow the public access to your property (unless granted by you).
This workshop will teach you the basics of conservation easements, suggest ideas on how you might conserve your property, and answer any questions you may have. Presenters will discuss their programs, explain how to qualify for an easement on your property and the financial benefits of conserving your land, and talk with you about whether your land might qualify for a conservation easement. This workshop is designed primarily for landowners who own at least 20 acres of land.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Speakers:
Ashton Cole- Director of Conservation and Stewardship for the Land Trust of Virginia
Leslie Grayson- Deputy Director at Virginia Outdoors Foundation
John McCarthy- Senior Advisor & Director of Strategic Partnerships, Piedmont Environmental Council
Alison Teetor- Natural Resource Planner, Clarke County Planning Department (recently retired)
Registration required.
