To date, PEC has helped landowners permanently protect more than 430,000 acres of land in our nine-county region. Our work centers around accelerating the pace of land conservation, ensuring clean water, enhancing wildlife habitat and expanding public access. Get started on your land conservation journey with our free easement brochure.
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Section 1: What It Looks Like
Wavyleaf basketgrass is a shade-tolerant perennial grass with high potential to overtake other plants and become one of the worst invasive plants in our area. This section has pictures and descriptions to help you identify …
Controlling Wavyleaf Basketgrass
Learn about the removal and management of wavyleaf basketgrass …
Common Piedmont Invasive Plants
Since we are a part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, we must be extra cautious about any use of chemicals to manage invasive species. Common Piedmont invasive plants and recommended control methods are provided in …
Relevant IRS Notices and Comments
Guidance from the IRS on qualified conservation contributions …
Federal Tax Incentives (Downloadable PDFs)
Forms, codes, and more information about tax incentives …
An Award-Winning CREP Project
John Janney describes how he has utilized the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to manage his Loudoun County farm, Telegraph Springs …
Empowering an Organic Dairy
Terry Ingram operates Threlkeld Farm and has participated in both state and federal cost-share programs to enhance his farm and dairy program. Operating an organic dairy requires understanding and serious cooperation with nature. A farmer …
