Land Conservation Tools

Is your land in the path of development?

Are you interested in how to save your land for future generations?

Do you want to know about programs available to help you?

There are a variety of land conservation tools available to you that will help you conserve your land.  From conservation easements to Forest Legacy Programs, there is a strategy out there that will work best for your land and situation.  Need additional information or have a question for us about how to best conserve your land?  If so, contact us, and let us know how we can help. 

News and Information on Land Conservation Tools

New Information on Farmland Legacy Program

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is dedicated to preserving the state’s farmland while keeping farms profitable. Tennessee farms, including forestry, generate more than $3.1 billion annually, ranking agriculture one of the top industries in the state. With more than 79,000 farms accounting for more than 43 percent of the state’s total land area, it is important to continue supporting this industry. Every year, Tennessee loses approximately 60,000 acres of farmland. TDA is working with partner organizations to give landowners the tools to continue their legacy for other generations to work and enjoy. http://www.tennessee.gov/agriculture/marketing/legacy.html

Article: AFT’s Farmland Information Center Releases Annual PACE Statistics — Investing in Farmland Makes Great Sense (from American Farmland Trust)
According to new statistics released by American Farmland Trust’s Farmland Information Center, local farmland protection efforts slowed in 2008, likely due to record high land values. The statistics were generated from a nationwide survey of 77 independent “purchase of agricultural conservation easement” (PACE) programs in 19 states. PACE programs pay farmers and ranchers to permanently protect their land with conservation easements that limit future development and keep farmland available for agriculture.  Click here for more information.