Top of PageQ: I get the donation process and ecogift process mixed up – what is the difference?
The process to donate land, a conservation easement or covenant is the same whether the donation is an ecological gift or not. After establishing a relationship, the donor and intended recipient negotiate the terms of the donation – such as how much land will be donated or the terms of a conservation easement. Then, according to the type of donation, the necessary documents and agreements such as surveys, easement agreements, transfer/deeds, and life tenancy agreements are drawn up. With the signing and registration of agreements, the donation is complete; the donor can then receive an official donation receipt from the recipient. Of course, this is a much simplified version of the process. The ecogift process often occurs simultaneously and involves the donor, or recipient on the donor’s behalf, applying to Environment Canada to certify the ecological sensitivity of the land and to determine the fair market value of the donation. When the donation is to a nature conservation charity t
