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economic, social and ecological benefits that we depend on. This continues to be one of the most significant threats to the forest resource in Virginia, especially the northern Piedmont.
“We are very appreciative of the Nicklins’ donation and their desire to sustain its forest land base in perpetuity” Santucci said. “We are thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the longstanding and successful conservation efforts in Rappahannock County”,
The VDOF conservation easement program is the only one in the state that focuses polely on protecting working forests. To be considered, a property must be at least 50 acres, in size; 75 percent forested, and the landowner must be willing to have a forest stewardship management plan prepared. Landowners - who want to ensure that their land will be forever maintained as forest may consider a VDOF easement.
The Nicklin easement was facilitated by BlueLine Conservation Incentives, a land conservation easement consulting and credit brokerage firm based in Manassas. Ned Carter, Managing
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