Events, workshops
Virginia's Second Annual Statewide Land Trust Conference:
Conserving Our Common Wealth. June 11-13, 2008; Staunton,
Va. Virginia’s United Land Trusts (VaULT)
is proud to present this three-day conference. Governor Tim Kaine will be
the conference's keynote speaker on Thursday, June 12, at lunch. Join land
trust staff, volunteers, board members, public agency staff and land conservation
advocates to network with colleagues from across the state and learn about
the latest advances in the practice of conservation. Experienced course leaders
will provide in-depth training on a range of issues that land conservation
advocates face. Topics include stewardship, board governance and the new Land
Trust Alliance accreditation program. Click
here to
register online.
VaULT was organized in 2000 to address the growing interest
and number of organizations involved in land conservation in the commonwealth.
VaULT now represents more than 40 organizations.
Legal Workshop: Conservation and Open-Space Easement Donations.
May 30, 2008, Charlottesville, MCLE Credits: 4.5. Sponsored by the Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation,
and Virginia Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Virginia Department of Forestry,
First-Floor Training Room; 900 Natural Resources Drive, Fontaine Research
Center; (434) 977-6555. Program level is from basic to intermediate. Click
here for more detail or to register.
Purpose: There are many benefits associated with open-space and conservation
easement donations, but there are also unforeseen or unexpected challenges and
pitfalls. Land conservation and environmental concerns are hot-button, highly
visible issues in today’s world. This day-long workshop will help you keep
on top of new laws and trends. The workshop covers the complexities and nuances
of land conservation. Attendees will learn how to better represent landowners
or negotiate with easement holders; hear about the latest state and federal tax
incentives; find out about the conservation value review for larger donations,
and more.
Schedule:
Introduction to Conservation and Open-Space Easements
Representing Landowners and Working with Easement Holders
State and Federal Tax Incentives
Conversion, Diversion, and Extinguishment - Section 1704 Issues
Easement Holders - Options for Landowners
The Governor's Land Conservation Goal
Beyond the Basics - Avoiding the Pitfalls and Meeting the Challenges
What to Look for in Conservation Easement Appraisals
VOF Template and Guidelines for Drafting a Conservation Easement
Conservation Value Review for Tax Credits over $1 million
Registration is $40 (lunch included). Register
online only.
Attendance limited to 75. Click
here for more detail or to register.
Registration at the seminar is possible only if space permits.
What's new
The Virginia Conservation Lands Needs Assessment (VLCNA) uses geographic information system data to model and map priority conservation lands in Virginia. Based on land cover data derived from satellite imagery, the focus is on identifying and prioritizing natural lands and the habitat corridors necessary to support and enhance them.
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