Publications

The Piedmont Environmental Council produces a number of publications, including our quarterly membership newsletter, The Piedmont View, annual reports, Buy Fresh Buy Local guides for the Northern Piedmont, Charlottesville Area, and Loudoun County, and more.

2023-2028 Strategic Plan

The Piedmont Environmental Council’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan sets a direction for the years ahead …

Annual Reports

PEC is a locally based, donor supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an accredited land trust. Read through recent annual reports for an in-depth look at program …

Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides

The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Buy Fresh Buy Local program helps consumers find local products while building relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets retailers, restaurants, …

Loudoun Outdoors Guide

With over 10,000 acres of parks, public lands, and other natural areas, opportunities abound in Loudoun County for the outdoor enthusiast. Our print guide highlights …

The Piedmont View

View articles published in our quarterly membership newsletter, The Piedmont View. To become a PEC member or renew your existing membership, visit our donations page …
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Easement property in Madison County, VA. Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC

Conservation and Restoration Publications

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2022 Land Conservation Update

This annual publication of The Piedmont Environmental Council highlights land conservation opportunities. This edition includes 2021 Piedmont land conservation totals, a feature on the Holden easement in Loudoun County and general information for those who …
Free Easement Packet for Landowners

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 …
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2021 Land Conservation Update

This annual publication of The Piedmont Environmental Council highlights land conservation opportunities available to landowners in the region. This edition includes a feature on a recent Purchase of Development Rights easement in Fauquier County, 2020 …
Webinar: Keeping Land in the Family

Webinar: Keeping Land in the Family

Learn more about the new Heirs’ Property Act in Virginia and what it means for families who share ownership of land or have inherited land without a will …
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2020 Land Conservation Update

This semi-annual publication of The Piedmont Environmental Council highlights some of the conservation opportunities that are available to local landowners. This edition also includes 2019 Piedmont land conservation totals, a feature on a family farm …
2019 Land Conservation Update

2019 Land Conservation Update

This semi-annual publication highlights some of the conservation opportunities that are available to landowners. This edition also includes 2018 Piedmont land conservation totals, a profile of a family farm that was recently conserved, and an update from …
2018 Land Conservation Update

2018 Land Conservation Update

This semi-annual publication highlights some of the conservation opportunities that are available to landowners. This edition also includes 2017 Piedmont land conservation totals, upcoming landowner workshop details and information about a recent best management practice …
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Managing Land in the Piedmont for the Benefit of Birds & Other Wildlife

Interested in managing your property or backyard for wildlife, but not sure where to start? Our guide, Managing Land in the Piedmont of Virginia for the Benefit of Birds and Other Wildlife, introduces landowners to …
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Go Native Go Local

This guide provides the residents of the Virginia Piedmont with a listing of businesses, most of them local, that offer products and services that promote our native biodiversity! Go Native Go Local aims to strengthen …
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For the Love of the Land: 100 Conservation Stories From Across Virginia

For the Love of the Land features 100 conservation success stories from across Virginia, representing every legislative district—a sampling from among thousands of places in the Commonwealth that are now protected forever. At a time …
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