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Pacific Forest Trust Working Forest Conservation Easement
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Pacific Forest Trust
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Forest, Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Arranges and funds conservation easements that protect forests from conversion and ensure sustainable management practices
Overview
Description:
Working forest conservation easements provide private landowners means to permanently conserve their forests for a variety of benefits while keeping land privately owned, productive & healthy. We pioneered this innovative form of the traditional conservation easement—now the national standard—to help landowners meet their twin goals of economic production & natural resource protection. Our conservation easements are strategically targeted to reconnect critical habitat & water linkages across property boundaries. For example, conserving well-managed forests abutting national forests, parks & other protected areas, or within key watersheds.
Eligibility:
Easements targeted to connect critical habitat, conserving well-managed forests abutting national forests, parks and other protected areas.
Financial benefit:
Financial benefit varies per project
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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