The Voice of Land Conservation
The Land Trust Alliance works to secure public policies on a national scale that support land trusts' efforts and their conservation goals.
As public commitment to conservation deepens, the Alliance helps hundreds of land conservation organizations working in communities all across our country develop, leverage, and coordinate their communications to build support for land conservation.
When the public understands and prioritizes the importance of private land conservation, federal, state, and local policy makers are compelled to listen and act.
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Tax Policy for Land Conservation
We scored a major victory with the recent renewal of a federal tax incentive that has dramatically increased the pace of conservation easement donations. This section includes information about how to use this powerful new incentive and how you can help make it permanent. We’ll also post the latest news on other state and federal incentives and guidance on the evolving IRS rules for land conservation. Read more about Tax Policy for Land Conservation.
Land Conservation Funding
We’ve taken a big step towards rebuilding the federal commitment to land conservation with funding increases for the Farmland Protection Program and Grasslands Reserve Program. Now we need your help to build support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Forest Legacy and other important state and federal programs. Read more about Land Conservation Funding.
Emerging Issues
This year, the land trust community has chosen tax policy and federal funding as top priorities for the Land Trust Alliance, but new opportunities and challenges always emerge. Learn more about climate change, electric transmission corridors and other emerging issues facing the land conservation community. Read more about Emerging Issues.
Helping Land Trusts Lobby
It’s every land trust’s responsibility to keep elected officials informed about the good work you’re accomplishing with the funds and tax incentives they provide. This section explains the IRS guidelines on nonprofit lobbying and provides advice on how to maximize your effectiveness. Read more about Helping Land Trusts Lobby.
