Conservation Easements

The Wildlife Management Division of Valentine Land and Timber owns and operates 5,000 acres of properties in North Carolina and Virginia. The methods that are employed are permited and allowed. The work is bonded and insured. The equipment and sub-contractors that work for VLT have one goal in mind when working on your site – maximization of wildlife producing potential.

Programs Available

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

An offspring of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), CREP is a voluntary program for agricultural landowners.  Unique state and federal partnerships allow you to receive incentive payments for installing specific conservation practices. Through the CREP, farmers can receive annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish long-term, resource conserving covers on eligible land.

CREP Fact Sheet

NC CREP

VA CREP

The Nature Conservancy

www.nature.org

About

Since 1951, we've been working with communities, businesses and people like you to protect more than 117 million acres around the world.

Our Mission

To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Why We're Successful

  • We work closely with communities, businesses and people like you.
  • We have a science-based plan that achieves tangible results.
  • We use a non-confrontational approach.

Fast Facts About The Nature Conservancy

In its annual survey of the largest U.S. charities, Forbes calculated The Nature Conservancy's fundraising efficiency at 91%, which is among the highest ratings for charities.

  • Cumulative acres protected in the U.S 15,274,000
  • Cumulative acres protected in Canada, Latin America & Caribbean 83,503,700
  • Cumulative acres protected in the Asia-Pacific region 18,393,225
  • Current number of Conservancy preserves about 1,400
  • Conservancy members approximately 1 million

Travel

Take that trip of a lifetime—travel with The Nature Conservancy.

Corporate Partnerships

The Nature Conservancy seeks out relationships with "like-minded" corporations to create practical solutions for conservation issues today.

Campaign for Conservation

Learn about the largest private conservation campaign ever undertaken.

NATURE CONSERVANCY- VA North Landing River Preserve Project

Conservation Easements In The News

Washington Post Article, Sept. 25, 2003 (PDF Format)