Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance 2022 Summer Session

The Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance (BRCA) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to preserving and protecting a highly threatened portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching from the Shenandoah National Park to the Potomac River. In 2022, BRCA partners will be hosting four sessions to highlight programs, projects, and collaboration.

At the virtual summer session, you will learn more about the Virginia Department of Forestry’s (VDOF) conservation easement program. Currently, VDOF has completed 199 conservation easements. These easements protect 90,169 acres of land, including 82,702 acres of forestland across the Commonwealth. The Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) will also be on hand to share information about its Blue Ridge Conservation Initiative. Five years ago, LTV launched a study of 200,000 acres within a 40-mile stretch of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. They researched and mapped 21 natural resource datasets and prioritized 286 of the largest properties containing the greatest number of natural resources. Hear about their challenges and learn what’s been accomplished.

Registration required: Contact Hallie Harriman to register for this session at hharriman@pecva.org or (540) 347-2334 ext. 7066.

*PEC is a founding partner organization of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance.