Land Protection

How our land conservancy protects natural spaces

We accept gifts of land.  We can accept gifts of land that meet our land acquisition criteria.

We can sign a land protection agreement (conservation easement) with a landowner.  This agreement restricts development and states the activities that may continue on the property.  The agreement is registered on the title of the property and the land use restrictions continue no matter who owners the property in future years.  A landowner receives a charitable receipt for the value of this gift.

We encourage stewardship activities.  We work with others to promote good land stewardship practices.  For instance, we partnered with other groups to provide information to landowners about the ecological value of alvars found on their properties.

We may buy properties with significant natural value.  Through fundraising, we can buy a property identified as important to preserve.

We work with others.  We meet with municipal councils, lake associations, and others to provide information about the value of preserving wild places for nature and for people.

Why we protect natural spaces

There are many reasons to protect wild spaces.  We want children of the future to know what iit is like to smell a forest, to hear a loon call, to catch a glimpse of a deer, to swim in a clear cool lake, and to wonder at the darkness of the night and a sky full of stars.

Donate now to help us protect natural spaces

We seek funding for land acquisition and for stewardship of lands we already protect through ownership or conservation easements.  Please contact us if you are interested in discussing a major bequest or gift.  We welcome smaller donations as well.  With smaller donations, you may give by credit card through CanadaHelps.org.  Simply click here