There are over 75,000 acres of land protected by conservation easements in Loudoun County, as displayed in the interactive map below.
A conservation easement is a land preservation agreement between a land owner and a governmental or nonprofit conservation organization. It places permanent limits on the use or development of a property to protect conservation values of the land, including:
- Ensuring availability for agricultural, forestal, recreational, or open-space use
- Maintaining or enhancing air or water quality
- Preserving historical, architectural, or archaeological aspects of the property
- Protecting natural resources
- Retaining or protecting natural or open-space values of the property
Conservation Easement Programs Managed by Loudoun County Government
Conservation Easement Assistance Program
The Conservation Easement Assistance Program is a grant program to assist land owners with the upfront costs of placing property under a conservation easement for which a land trust will be the holder.
Conservation Easement Stewardship Program
The Conservation Easement Stewardship Program Opens a New Window. assists owners of property under a conservation easement for which the Board of Supervisors is a holder or co-holder.
Interactive Map: Conservation Easements
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