Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
There are many reasons why landowners choose to conserve their land. They may want to conserve land that has been in their family, protect environmental resources, or provide public access to cultural or natural resources. Virginia offers a few financial incentives to landowners who conserve their land.
The Land Conservation office offers information on the benefits of protecting land, methods to conserve it and the organizations that can assist. You will also find further information about land conservation resources and protected lands in Virginia.
Landowners interested in conserving their land have several options, including conservation easements and fee simple gifts through donations, sales or bargain sales. Usually, a landowner will work with a land trust, local government or state agency to protect their land. Occasionally, a landowner will work with a federal agency to conserve land. Some federal and state agencies provide grants to localities or landowners to pursue land conservation.
