Why is land conservation important?
Successful land conservation requires action and initiative at all levels that is geared toward the protection of a diversity of lands. State agencies, local communities, and private individuals need the right tools to protect working farms and forests, scenic landscapes, natural areas, wildlife habitat and game lands, historic resources, and parks and recreational areas for present and future generations of Virginians. Virginia currently has a variety of programs and approaches that deliver lasting results across the Commonwealth: the Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit program, state matching funds for local purchase of development rights (PDR) programs through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Office of Farmland Preservation, and competitively awarded land preservation funds from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation.
