An easement is a voluntary land preservation agreement between a landowner and a land conservation organization, designed to protect the agricultural resources, forest resources, scenic open space, or wildlife habitat that may exist on a property.
What is a Conservation Easement?
A conservation easement is a land preservation agreement between a landowner and a governmental or non-profit conservation organization that places permanent limits on the future development of a property in order to protect the conservation …
What Are the Public Benefits of Conservation Easements?
Protection of clean air, water, productive farms and forests, historic resources, wildlife habitat and more …
Why Should I Donate a Conservation Easement?
Your land matters to you and future generations …
Who Accepts Conservation Easements / How Do I Get Started?
Choosing the right organization is essential for you and your property …
What Are the Tax Benefits of an Easement?
Learn more about the tax benefits associated with donating a conservation easement …
Conservation Easement Stories: Dr. Sam Ahdoot
Dr. Sam Ahdoot placed her land in Rappahannock County under a conservation easement with The Piedmont Environmental Council in 2019. The easement was designed to have many public benefits, including the protection of clean water, …
Free Easement Packet for Landowners
PEC’s Land Conservation staff has assembled this easement packet filled with important information about  conservation easements — including a sample PEC Easement and guidelines on how to proceed with donating a easement …