What Does "Conservation" Actually Mean?

If you're a landowner, you may have questions about what permanent conservation really means. Does it mean giving up your land? No. Does it mean you can no longer use your property? Not necessarily. Is land that is zoned for conservation permanently protected? Not necessarily. Do you have to be ready to make a decision before talking with a land trust? Absolutely not. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that can permanently protect specified conservation values on a property while the landowner generally continues to own the land. Every property is different, and conservation agreements are tailored to the property's conservation values and the landowner's goals. That's why the first step doesn't have to be an application. It can simply be a conversation. The Flint Rising Conservation Assistance Fund helps eligible landowners in Fayette and Coweta counties explore permanent conservation and reduce some of the financial and logistical barriers that can come with the process. Have questions about your property? Click the Flint Fund link in our bio above! #FlintRising #ConservationEasement #LandConservation #FayetteCounty #CowetaCounty