Land Use that Sustains
Valley Conservation Council promotes land use
that sustains the farms, forests, open spaces,
and cultural
heritage of the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.
Privately Conserved Lands in the Middlebrook to Brownsburg Corridor Over Time
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1997
(1,776 acres conserved)  |
2007 (16,947 acres conserved) 
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| Ten years ago we began our focused efforts in this scenic agricultural area southwest of Staunton. The maps above show great conservation success through the years thanks to dedicated landowners who know and care deeply about their place. Learn more about this unique area and VCC's ongoing efforts to conserve it. Source: (Virginia Outdoors Foundation) |
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Become a member of VCC and get involved in improving land use policies, assisting private land conservation,and ensuring the integrity of the Shenandoah region's landscapes, waters, and productive working lands. |
Above, the Shenandoah River winds northward through the Seven Bends near Woodstock, Shenandoah County.
Photo by Pat and Chuck Blackley
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Founded in 1990, Valley Conservation Council is a member supported, private, non-profit land trust and citizens organization. VCC now shares stewardship responsibility for over 14,000 acres of privately owned conservation land in 11 counties. Our partnerships with landowners, communities, and state and local agencies have built a strong base for future conservation.
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Why Conserve?
