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Land Conservation Policy

Public policy decisions impacting land conservation in the Commonwealth.


Estate Taxes and Land Conservation

Teaser image link to article Estate Taxes and Land ConservationUpon a landowner’s death, estate taxes can lead to the break-up, sale and development of family-owned farm, ranch and forest lands, even when the family would have preferred to pass the land intact from one generation to the next. 

Federal Tax Incentives

Code, criteria, forms, rulings and more. PEC provided this summary of the tax benefits of conservation easements for informational purposes only. Please consult your attorney and/or accountant for professional advice. 

State of Virginia Tax Incentives

Code, criteria, forms, rulings and miscellaneous information. PEC provided the summary of the tax benefits of conservation easements for informational purposes only. Please consult your attorney and/or accountant for professional advice. 

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