Mission:
Clark's Valley seeks to preserve and enhance the rural character and natural integrity of land in Clark County and neighboring areas through land stewardship.

What is a Land Trust?
A Land Trust is a nonprofit, community based, voluntary organization that works hand-in-hand with landowners.

A Land Trust is the recipient of a conservation easement.

Description of a Land Trust

What is the role of a Land Trust?
Land Trusts help landowners find ways to protect their land in the face of ever-growing development pressure. One way they help landowners is through Conservation Easements.

The Land Trust has the responsibility for enforcing development restrictions contained in the Conservation Easement.

What is a Conservation Easement?
A Conservation Easement is a legal agreement a property owner makes to restrict the type and amount of development that may take place on his or her property.

The owner then conveys the right to enforce those restrictions to a qualified Conservation Easement recipient such as a Land Trust.

What are the benefits of a Conservation Easement?
If a Conservation Easement is given to a tax-exempt conservation organization in perpetuity, the gift of the easement may provide income and estate tax benefits for the donor.

Conservation Easements are one of the most effective alternatives to offer landowners and communities to help protect farmland, sensitive areas, historic sites or other areas.

Conservation Easements are a voluntary solution to land protection.

Conservation Easement Assessment Form

A Step-By-Step Procedure for the Acquisition of Conservation Easements

If you would like more information, or would like to participate in George Rogers Clark Land Trust either through becoming a member of the board or dedicating land, please contact us at:

9608 Hwy 62
Charlestown, IN 47111
812-256-2330, ext. 3