WHAT IS LAND CONSERVATION?
What exactly is Land Conservation?
When you “conserve” something, you protect it from being damaged or destroyed. In the case of land conservation, the goal is to safeguard land in its natural state and, in some cases, covert developed properties back into greenspaces. In practical terms, conservation takes place in both big and small ways. Donating or selling land at a low cost to conservation organizations such as DLC is fundamental to this mission. But our planet benefits enormously from acts such as planting trees, learning how to be an optimal steward of your own land, and fostering appreciation for the natural world in those around us.
Why is Land Conservation Important?
Every living thing depends on undeveloped land for survival. When the percentage of developed land increases, the amount of space available to grow edible crops and trees decreases. Food and air? Yeah, those are two pretty good reasons to support conservation. Development also impacts water contamination and overuse, as well as the delicate ecosystem balance—both issues that land conservation can help alleviate.
How does DLC’s Mission Affect Our Quality of Life?
It’s not just the outdoorsy folks who benefit from conservation. If you like to eat, drink, and breathe, conservation should be important to you. That’s why our land donation program and TreesDavidson projects are essential to DLC operations. But greenspaces are also crucial to our emotional and physical wellbeing. They’re places to play, exercise, spend time with loved ones, and much more. And the presence of parks, trails, and greenspaces correlate directly to a community’s economic health as well. In other words, if you want your home value to keep going up and your favorite shops to locate nearby, support DLC’s land conservation efforts!
What If I Can’t Donate Land?
The wonderful news is that everyone can be part of the land conservation solution. If land donation isn’t possible, we offer a wide variety of opportunities that can have a huge impact on our mission. Donations of money, knowledge, and skills are always welcome. The truth is that DLC couldn’t survive without people who volunteer financial resources, time, skills, and knowledge. Whatever your interest, we’ve got a place for you at DLC!
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CONSERVE LAND
Your land can make a big difference. And you might be surprised at how simple it is to ensure that your property is part of the conservation solution in Davidson.
VOLUNTEER
Whatever your passion, there’s a place for you at DLC. From sharing your expertise with visitors to planting trees with your family, volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission.