Land Protection

Give to Preserve - Help to Protect - Commit to Defend

Cadillac Area Land Conservancy (CALC) is committed to helping landowners protect their land for future generations. Through voluntary collaboration, CALC offers expertise and support to devise tailored conservation strategies. Whether through donations or purchases, CALC ensures long-term protection of natural landscapes. As a nonprofit organization, CALC provides confidential guidance and tax benefits for donors, working closely with willing landowners to safeguard valuable assets and promote sustainable stewardship.

How Can You Permanently Protect Your Land?

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Donate a Conservation Easement

Establishing a conservation easement on your property ensures its preservation for future generations while maintaining ownership and use.  Donating a conservation easement appeals to owners wishing to preserve the land’s conservation values, seeking tax benefits, and maintaining private ownership. Public access is not required for properties with conservation easements.
 
Donating a conservation easement is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy of conservation.
Note:  it is always advisable to seek independent legal, financial, and tax advice when considering potential tax benefits.
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Donate a Land Title and Create a Preserve

Donating land to the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy (CALC) is a profound act ensuring preservation for future generations. Thanks to numerous generous landowners, our community enjoys nature preserves and open spaces. Donating land appeals to those with conservation values, seeking tax benefits, or wishing to relieve management responsibilities. CALC evaluates each donation’s compatibility with its objectives, potentially retaining ownership or placing restrictions via a conservation easement. Donors can explore options like donating remaining interests or bequeathing land through wills.  Ultimately, donating land is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy of conservation.
Note:  it is always advisable to seek independent legal, financial, and tax advice when considering potential tax benefits.

Want More Information?

To ensure you’re making informed decisions about land sales or donations, delve into CALC’s Landowners Guide. Discover alternative methods like bargain sales, options to purchase, or rights of first refusal that can help preserve your land’s value while supporting conservation efforts. By understanding acceptance criteria for conservation easements and land acquisitions, you can make choices aligned with both your financial goals and environmental stewardship. Learn more today to safeguard your land for future generations.

CALC’s Wildlife Corridor Project

For 10 years CALC has been working to preserve
land used by its natural wildlife

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