Donate Land For Conservation In Dallas
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Land conservation is the process of protecting natural land and returning developed land to its natural state.
Texas is a private lands state (over 93% of Texas is privately owned), and private land stewardship is crucial to maintaining the diverse array of habitats needed to support the unique and varied wildlife that we enjoy in our state.
What is Land Conservation? Land conservation is the long-term protection and management of undeveloped land resources, such as open space, farmland, and forestland. Land conservation is achieved through a series of tools, some of which are introduced in the adjacent sidebar.
TNC accepts two types of real estate gifts, both of which are critical to our work: land that donors would like permanently protected and land that donors permit us to sell, with the proceeds going to support our work. We are not able to protect all of the real estate that is offered to us.
A conservation restriction: Enables you and future landowners to continue using your land for activities such as farming, building farm structures, wood-cutting, gardening, walking, boating, and more.
A conservation easement is just one of many options. You may also donate or sell property, donate or sell development rights, or do a bargain sale with a land trust. The opportunity of a permanent conservation easement can protect a family farm or ranch, allowing for future generations to continue in agriculture.
People conserve their land for many reasons. It strengthens local communities and is our nation's best and perhaps only hope for securing the critical public benefits provided by natural and working lands, such as clean water and air, habitat for plants and animals and healthy, local food.
TNC accepts two types of real estate gifts, both of which are critical to our work: land that donors would like permanently protected and land that donors permit us to sell, with the proceeds going to support our work.
Contact land trusts and government agencies that work to assist landowners in your community who are interested in conservation. Get to know their policies and services, and discuss what you'd like to accomplish on your land and what rights you'd like to keep.
If you give property to a qualified organization, you can generally deduct the fair market value (FMV) of the property at the time of the contribution.
