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The committee declined to approve Vickery’s proposal to
set up a state land preservation foundation to purchase easements on agricultural property but promised support for a legislated study of the concept.
Vickery said his bill, which was spawned largely by the disappearance of prime farm land in Loudoun and Fairfax counties in favor of urban development, would require $5 million at the outset.
The need for funds created the largest strike against the proposal among members of the committee.
Under Vickery's proposal, local jurisdictions would be able to set up advisory boards to designate and rate
93.2%