A Land Trust

PROTECTING

our open space, historic heritage, natural resources,
farms, forests, and water, forever.

What We Do

The Land Trust of Virginia works with landowners to help them permanently protect their properties through the donation of conservation easements including working farms, historic sites, forests, mountains, waterways and more!

261

CONSERVATION
EASEMENTS HELD

15,298

FORESTED ACRES
PROTECTED

33,674

TOTAL ACRES
PROTECTED

3,401

ACRES OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION & CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS PROTECTED

34

COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA
REPRESENTED

2,427

MOUNTAIN AREAS & STEEP SLOPES PROTECTED

17,693

ACRES OF FARMLAND
PROTECTED

2,456

ACRES OF WETLANDS
PROTECTED

Events

A conservation easement working farm with crops planted in rows

Success Stories

A sunset view of a conservation easement with a grassy hill and a tree silhouetted in the foreground

News

Sunset in the Field

Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:30 pm – Sunset Farmer's Delight 36276 Mountville Road Middleburg, VA We are excited to announce that we will be returning to FARMER'S DELIGHT as our location for the Field Party! Looking for a spectacular fall event? Grab the family, polish your boots, dust off your “goin’ to the farm” hat, and join us for LTV’s 5th annual Sunset in the Field Party ! Come chill with us and enjoy Bluegrass & BBQ while watching the sunset behind the Blue Ridge Mo

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Wintergreen Mountain Land Forever Protected by Land Trust of Virginia

Overview of Wintergreen Mountain area Nelson County, VA – September 23, 2025 – Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) is celebrating the permanent...

ANOTHER CONSERVATION SUCCESS:

2025 Summer Conservation Newsletter

To read more about the McCann Easement and other great stories, download the rest of our 2025 Summer Conservation News.

HOT OFF THE PRESS:

Green tree-covered hills as seen from an aerial view

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Your Land?

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Note: When customers purchase from multiple campaigns (which would include different product groups), each order gets its own shipping charges, receipts, order numbers, and delivery dates. This means if you buy both a hat and a t-shirt from separate campaigns, you'll receive two separate shipments. This is due in part because different types of merchandise are printed in their own way. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Bonfire.

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Looking for Ways to Give?

Learn more about Land Trust of Virginia’s various funds to find which one most interests you!

Malcolm Baldwin
Farmers Fund

This fund helps reduce the fees for conservation easement donations to protect working farms. By supporting this fund, you’re helping make the conservation of Virginia farmland a reality.

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Mars Blue Ridge
Conservation Fund

This fund will go towards helping protect the Blue Ridge Mountains. They are a wonderful resource for the benefit of wildlife, hikers on the Appalachian Trail, and all of us who enjoy these unique mountains’ history and scenic beauty.

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Deborah Whittier Fitts
Battlefield Stewardship Fund

This fund represents a testament to our collective commitment to the conservation and preservation of Virginia’s Civil War history. It is used to help reduce the easement donation costs that landowners face.

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Our 2025 Sponsors

The support of our local businesses contributes to our quality of life, keeping our community vibrant and livable. We couldn’t save our open spaces without the help of the following annual sponsors:

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