VLCF Funded Projects

Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.

Name:	Kane Gap Connectivity Project
Category:	Open Spaces and Parks
Grant Round:	FY26
Acres:	250.00
Locality:	Scott County
Management Agency:	VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation - State Parks
Owner:	State
ConserveVirginia:	Agriculture & Forestry
Amount Awarded:	$464,000.00
Applicant:	VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation - State Parks
Latitude:	-82.818668
Longitude:	36.733720
Description:	The Kane Gap Connectivity Project seeks to acquire 250 acres in Scott County to develop a hiking and biking trail from the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center, part of Natural Tunnel State Park, to Kane Gap – the last undeveloped section of the Wilderness Road in SWVA. The trail was originally known as The Great Warrior's Path to Native Americans that utilized the path, and has hosted several significant events throughout American history. The acquisition of this property would not only complete the Wilderness Road in SWVA, but connect the public to the cultural, scenic, and natural resources of Kane Gap. The trail through this property was originally part of the DWR Daniel Boone Loop of the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail, a significant habitat for several important woodland bird species. The protection of rare and endangered species on the property would be accomplished by maintaining 95% forest coverage and 100’ forest riparian buffers along streams. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation received a $464,000 VLCF grant to complete this project.
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