Preserving, for public benefit, land on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula with natural, recreational, or cultural values by working with willing landowners.
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Conservation Methods
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust offers landowners a variety of permanent land conservation options. The property may stay in private ownership and use, or it may be transferred to the land trust. In every case, the way in which the property is protected depends upon the wishes of the landowner and the conservation values of the property.
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust accepts gifts of conservation easements, donations of land for conservation, and in rare cases bargain sales of conservation land. KHLT also accepts donations of “trade land”, property that does not meet KHLT criteria for permanent conservation but is sold, with the landowner's express permission, to support our conservation work.
All of these methods may result in significant income and property tax benefits to the landowner. It is important to discuss potential financial benefits with an attorney and/or tax advisor, as each landowner’s situation is unique. Kachemak Heritage Land Trust is unable to offer specific tax or other legal advice.
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust is obligated to ensure that its land protection programs result in real public benefits and that the land protection responsibilities assumed in perpetuity can be carried out. Property accepted by KHLT for conservation purposes must meet specific evaluation and selection criteria.