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Kentucky Landowners Page
Over the years, The Nature Conservancy has gained expertise in completing land conservation transactions that can help landowners protect wildlife habitat, save their land for future generations, and even sometimes reduce their taxes. To learn more about how The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky is working with private landowners to achieve long-lasting conservation results, contact Dian Osbourne, Director of Protection, at (859) 259-9655. Conservation Easements. Conservation easements protect land from certain uses that may threaten wildlife habitat, while allowing owners to live on the land and retain many private property rights. This type of voluntary, legally-binding agreement has protected thousands of acres of Kentucky’s natural habitat, productive landscapes and open space while keeping land in private hands for the benefit of future generations. Additionally, in 2007, tax incentives became available for private landowners interested in protecting the important conservation values of their lands through the donation of conservation easements. Conservation Buyer Program. Another way for private landowners to assist the Conservancy includes acquiring ecologically sensitive property buffering land representing a conservation priority. These properties typically do not harbor rare or endangered species but offer a shield of protection from threats like development, damaging agricultural practices and pollution. Such purchases can also minimize, or complement, the expenditure of scarce government or donated funds. Current properties available for interested conservation buyers include:
Tradelands. Proceeds from these gifts of appreciated real estate – homes, apartment buildings, vacant land, retail centers and office buildings – are used towards acquiring and protecting natural areas identified as conservation priorities. Donated outright, through a reserved life estate or included in a will, tradeland gifts allow donors to take advantage of the value of their real estate as an alternative to making cash contributions.
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