Conservation Planning and Advisory Services

LandVest advises landowners, fiduciaries, and institutions seeking to conserve forestland and farmland through permanent or strategic conservation solutions. Drawing on deep expertise in land use planning and natural resource valuation, we help clients clarify objectives, evaluate conservation options, and assemble the appropriate mix of private philanthropy, public funding, and tax-advantaged incentives to achieve long-term stewardship goals.

Expertise in Conservation Planning and Project Coordination

LandVest’s conservation consultants provide end-to-end advisory services, including:

• Defining and documenting conservation objectives and impacts
• Identifying and evaluating federal, state, and private funding sources
• Assessing ecological, agricultural, and forestry resource values
• Structuring partnerships with public agencies and qualified nonprofit organizations
• Negotiating and reviewing conservation easement terms and supporting documentation

Our role is to manage complexity, align stakeholders, and ensure each conservation project is structured to meet fiduciary, regulatory, and stewardship standards.

Identifying the Right Conservation Partner

Selecting the appropriate conservation partner is critical to the success of any easement or fee interest transaction. Whether working with land trusts, nonprofit conservation organizations, or state agencies, LandVest helps match property management objectives with organizations whose missions and operational capabilities align with the landowner’s long-term goals.

Securing and Coordinating Conservation Funding

Most conservation projects rely on multiple funding sources. LandVest assists clients in navigating and coordinating federal and state conservation programs, municipal funding, and private philanthropic capital through land trusts, watershed associations, and other qualified entities. We also advise on the role of federal and state tax incentives, helping clients integrate conservation planning into broader estate, tax, and fiduciary strategies.