How does the Conservation Buyer Program protect land?
When a conservation buyer purchases a tract of land, WPC will then help them place a conservation easement on the property. This easement permanently protects the land and restricts development potential. The conservation easement conserves certain qualities of the land such as open space, forests, agriculture, scenic views or historic preservation. Restrictions that may be placed on the property include limited development; subdivision; timber harvesting; farming practices; oil, gas and mineral extraction; signage and/or commercial use.
