Conservation Tools
Using the conservation tool box to preserve land
Placer Land Trust works with willing landowners to permanently protect land through various methods. The method of protection depends upon the type of conservation values to be preserved, and the needs of project partners (us and the landowner). We protect land either by purchasing it from willing sellers or by working with the landowner to place a conservation or agricultural easement on the land.
Our goal is to create a “win win” scenario whereby willing landowners
meet their personal and financial goals while preserving their land for
future generations. The following link provides information about
various ways that landowners can work with Placer Land Trust to protect
their land over time.
Land or easements may be donated or sold to Placer Land Trust. For the landowner, there are financial incentives to selling or donating land or easements. A sale provides cash for the landowner, while a donation may provide tax benefits. A “bargain sale” combines the benefits of a sale and donation.
Which ever way landowners wish to preserve their land we can offer technical assistance and land conservation expertise. The following links explain some of the steps that must be taken to successfully complete a land conservation project.
It is important to remember that in every land conservation project, we commit to protect the land in perpetuity … forever. For more information about our land stewardship obligations, click on the following link.