Conservation and Rural Programs
View publications that relate to our Conservation and Rural Programs.
2013 Land Conservation Update
This annual publication highlights some of the new opportunities that are available to land owners this year. Articles include Expanded Land Conservation Incentives in 2013, PEC's Sustainable Habitat Program, and Continuing a Legacy of Conservation.
The Economic Benefits of Natural Goods and Services
Using a value transfer approach, this study leverages the results of pre-existing studies to quantify the estimated annual contribution of nine such natural services – water quality, water supply, pollination, recreation, forest products, farm products, disturbance prevention, habitat, and carbon sequestration – to be approximately $21.8 billion.
Managing Land in the Piedmont for the Benefit of Birds & Other Wildlife
This guide considers six different kinds of habitats used by birds: agricultural land, grasslands, shrublands, forests, wetlands and developed areas.
Field Guide to Common Wetland Plants of Virginia's Piedmont
Use this field guide to learn about common wetland plants like ferns, grasses, shrubs, and trees of the Piedmont region and explore how wetlands can be protected, mitigated, and restored.
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