Land Conservation
PEC has helped landowners permanently protect over 293,000 acres of rural or natural land. Your gift of an easement will help ensure that the Virginia Piedmont is always characterized by its open spaces, healthy environment, and cultural resources.
At 293,000 acres—including 23,000 acres newly protected— private land conservation is making a difference for whole landscapes. An article from the Piedmont View.
Learn how the fabric of conservation easements in the Piedmont is building a legacy of preservation while enabling these families to continue to work and cherish their lands.
A voluntary land preservation agreement between a landowner and a land conservation organization that is designed to protect the agricultural resources, forest resources, scenic open space, or wildlife habitat that may exist on the property.
Information for landowners interested in the conservation easement process.
Information for Attorneys, Accountants, and other Professionals. PEC is providing the following summary of the tax benefits of conservation easements for informational purposes only. Please consult your attorney and/or accountant for professional advice.
Funding the protection of PEC's nine county region.
Documents related to PEC's land conservation program.
