Land Conservation
PEC has helped landowners permanently protect over 293,000 acres of rural or natural land. Your gift of an easement will help ensure that the Virginia Piedmont is always characterized by its open spaces, healthy environment, and cultural resources.
The Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit is the most successful private land conservation incentive program in America today. In just eight years since its creation, the Virginia Land Preservation Tax Cr...
The Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit program is being threatened as the state budget shortfall grows. Read more about proposed cuts and how you can help preserve Virginia's natural resources.
Learn how the fabric of conservation easements in the Piedmont is building a legacy of preservation while enabling these families to continue to work and cherish their lands.
At 293,000 acres—including 23,000 acres newly protected— private land conservation is making a difference for whole landscapes. An article from the Piedmont View.
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.
Information for landowners interested in the conservation easement process.
Information for Attorneys, Accountants, and other Professionals.
Maps of conservation resources and lands protected by conservation easements
PEC's free Easement Packet with important information about conservation easements.
Funding the protection of PEC's nine county region.
Our Land Conservation Staff work throughout the Piedmont. Follow this link to find the staff person nearest you.
