The Genesee Valley Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to open space preservation in the Genesee Valley region.



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Since 1990 the Genesee Valley Conservancy has been dedicated to protecting western New York`s open space resources. Through the support of our land and conservation easement donors, and our generous financial contributors, GVC now protects over 7,200 acres of diverse habitat; from some of New York State`s highest quality farmland, woodlands and wetlands, and scenic areas in western New York.



Methods of Preservation



The goal of the Genesee Valley Conservancy is the protection of open space. GVC works closely with landowners to preserve the property, while maintaining its economic value.



GVC`s primary protection method is by conservation easement. A landowner donates the development rights of his or her land to the Conservancy, while keeping all other ownership rights. This ensures the safekeeping of the land for the future. In exchange for the donation of the conservation easement, the landowner may qualify for tax benefits.



GVC also accepts gifts of land. The Conservancy either holds the property in perpetuity as a natural area, or sells it to a private landowner. In the event the property is sold, GVC places a conservation easement on the property to ensure it remains as open space. Tax benefits may also apply to gifts of land.