CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP

We’re Committed to Partnering With Landowners

Conservation easements are a long-term partnership between landowners and GVLT. Together, we share a responsibility to protect the land for generations to come.

The landowner is responsible for the day-to-day management of the land and enjoys the rights of ownership. GVLT is responsible for annually monitoring the property to ensure the provisions of the easement and the vision of the original landowner are honored in perpetuity.

Dedicated to value-added stewardship, our Stewardship team seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships with our landowners. We are committed to listening to your needs and seeking opportunities to share our knowledge of current land and resource management practices, as well as connecting you with local experts and funding sources to enhance the conservation values of your land.

Landowner Resources

Below are some of the most common natural resource concerns. Please email GVLT Stewardship Director Jeremy Puckett if you have questions about best practices or would like information about grants, cost-share programs, or local contractors who could help with projects such as fencing, weed management, land restoration, and forest management.

    • Forest management plan development

    • Pile burning

    • Thinning/brushing

    • Wildfire risk management

    • Forest pests and diseases

    • Controlling existing vegetation

    • Seeding projects

    • Pollinator plot development

    • Native landscaping

    • Tree and shrub plantings

    • Rangeland assessment tools

    • Conifer encroachment

    • Erosion mitigation

    • Stock tank wildlife escape ladders

    • Stream restoration projects

    • Riparian planting

    • Stream permit information

    • Noxious weed identification

    • Weed management techniques

    • Cost-share programs

    • Herbicide use

    • Herbicide alternatives

    • Habitat enhancement

    • Wildlife-friendly fencing

    • Cover crop recommendations

    • Beaver conflict resolution