Saving Land
Your land is one of the most important and valuable possessions you own. The decisions you make regarding its current and future use will have long-term consequences for both your family and community. Land conservation can provide a priceless gift to future generations while fully supporting continuing farm, forestry and family use. A recent study conducted by the Trust for Public Land in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and VIRGINIA forever, shows that for every $1 invested by the state in land conservation, $4 in natural goods and services is returned to Virginia’s economy.
The most effective tool to permanently protect Virginia’s irreplaceable resources is a conservation easement. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values.
SVaLC works closely with both government and private organizations that are qualified to hold conservation and open-space easements in Virginia. We endeavor to help landowners find the organization that best suits their goals in the process of placing conservation easements on their land.
The most effective tool to permanently protect Virginia’s irreplaceable resources is a conservation easement. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values.
SVaLC works closely with both government and private organizations that are qualified to hold conservation and open-space easements in Virginia. We endeavor to help landowners find the organization that best suits their goals in the process of placing conservation easements on their land.
Watch the Conservation Conversations from April 2025
Documents for landowners considering a conservation easement
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Conservation Easement Guide
Download our conservation easement guide to learn more about the steps taken in pursuing a conservation agreement. 
Stewardship Funding Policy
Download our stewardship funding policy for more information on how SVALC funds its easement program. 
Conservation Easement Terms
Click here to download a copy of our conservation easement terms sheet. 
Guidelines for Attorneys
Download a copy of our guidelines for attorneys here. 
Fee Simple Donation Application
Click to download a copy of our Fee Simple Donation Application Form. 
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Conservation Easement Guidelines
Download our conservation easement guidelines to learn more about what is allowed in a conservation easement. 
Easement Template
Download a copy of our easement template, which lists requirements we generally include in conservation agreements. 
Easement Application
Click to download a copy of our easement application form, which begins the conservation easement process. The first PDF if fillable online. The second is printable to fill out by hand. 
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