LAND CONSERVATION OFFERS BENEFITS TO LAND OWNERS

Whale Rock, protected by the Runneymede Woods Easement

For landowners, conservation is a way to preserve permanently the land they love.

It’s also a major financial decision. When landowners donate land or a conservation easement, they give up part of the value of their property — often their family’s biggest asset. Tax incentives offset some of that loss in value, making protection easier for more landowners.

If you’re a landowner who loves your land and wants to protect it forever, we should talk.

You’ll permanently protect your land in its natural state. And you’ll protect it in a way that is unique to your land’s character. Davidson Lands Conservancy partners with you to defend your land against any threat to the conservation values. This includes development, encroachment, and future infrastructure projects.
You may be eligible to enjoy lower property taxes. A conservation easement will likely lower the tax value of your property. If your property is already enrolled in North Carolina’s Present Use Value program, your property taxes may already be low, and permanently conserved properties can continue to participate in the Present Use program.
You can stay where you are and enjoy your land. You set the terms of the conservation easement’s allowable property uses, so if you want to stay there, you can – as long as the property’s natural values are conserved.
You can sell or bequeath your land. Your easement – and its protections – go with the land to each future owner.

Interested in learning more about the process of conserving land? Check out our handy Step-by-Step Guide, and our answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions, about land conservation.

If you or someone you know owns undeveloped land in the Davidson area, Davidson Lands Conservancy can help preserve it forever. Contact us to see if we can help.

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.

PLANT TREES

Volunteers have planted over 1,000 trees—and counting. Helping to restore our tree canopy is an ideal activity for families, groups, and students of all ages.

DONATE

Your support is the reason DLC is succeeding in its conservation efforts. A little goes a long way, and a little more can literally help save our corner of the planet.