What are the benefits to conserving land?

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There are numerous benefits that come from conserving land through the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, including:

  • Conserving special pieces of property today will enable future generations to also benefit from land that we use and enjoy;
  • Water quality and supply is best preserved by placing permanent protections at the source;
  • Land conservation is an important tool to stem the loss of our working farms and ranches;
  • By working through a completely voluntary process, there is no concern that people are being displaced or having property rights taken away by force;
  • Landowners can enjoy peace of mind, knowing their property will retain its important conservation features forever;
  • Keeping certain land types, like forests, in their present condition forever can help offset global climate change by absorbing climate-warming gases from the atmosphere; and
  • Our method of conservation is cost-effective, since we do not usually buy land outright.
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