Working with a statewide network of partners, VHCB funds the conservation of agricultural land, natural areas, forestland, recreational land, and the preservation and restoration of historic properties.
In addition to creating jobs and bringing visitors to Vermont, these investments strengthen our rural economy, promote climate resilience, protect biodiversity and wildlife habitat, provide public access to forestland, trails and water, and restore our historic community buildings.
PROGRAM AREAS
Act 59 (30 x 30 bill)
Farmland
Forestland
Historic Preservation
Water Quality
HELPFUL LINKS
Conservation Policies
Applications & Funding Programs
Stewardship
What Our Program Offers
Conservation Easements
Our conservation efforts are achieved through the implementation of conservation easements, which are voluntary, legally-binding agreements between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values. Landowners retain many of their rights, including the right to own and use the land, sell it, and pass it on to their heirs. These investments strengthen our rural economy, protect wildlife habitat, provide public access to forestland, trails and water, and restore our historic community buildings, creating jobs and bringing visitors to Vermont.
Mitigating Climate Change
We protect ecologically valuable land and promote a healthy environment through investments that enrich biodiversity, maintain clean air and water, promote flood resilience and preserve natural landscapes. This helps manage the effects of climate change while maintaining the state’s rural character and quality of life that are cherished by Vermont residents and visitors.
