These efforts have been limited in their effectiveness, subject to the desires of special interests, and, often to landowners' dismay, of limited duration. To date, these trusts and conservancies are protecting millions of acres. In contrast to the results of many government efforts, preservation by private land trust is permanent , has the full consent of the landowners, and can be accomplished without tax monies, legislation or elections . If you would like to preserve aesthetic, ecological or historic features of your land, you are invited to explore methods of doing this for the benefit of yourself, the community and future generations. The Peninsula Heritage Land Trust can assist you, if you own land within our service area, by discussing with you and your advisors how conservation easements and gifts of land can fit in with your overall estate plan.
All inquiries are confidential and without obligation.
Periodically, the Land Trust sponsors speakers who discuss the varied ecology of our area and some of the methods landowners may employ to preserve their land and wildlife habitats. We also discuss the variety of methods available to landowners to protect their land in perpetuity. The local newspapers will carry the announcements of these workshops and seminars.