Landowners can work with land trusts to set a trajectory to meet management goals and objectives for the land, now and into the future. Sound stewardship of the resources on conserved properties has the potential to stabilize landowner expenditures and returns for the management activities required to attain goals for the property – including regular observation of improvements in resource condition as well as an appropriate reaction to fluctuations in weather, or other factors that cannot be controlled.

Land trusts work with landowners to ensure their vision for the property is maintained into the future – as soon as it’s conserved, and when it eventually changes ownership. As a steward of the land, landowners are ensuring the protection of the natural resource values the property provides, as well as simultaneously promoting long-term sustainable use of these resources. Once the easement is created, the organization/land trust that completed the easement remains an ongoing partner, providing the landowner advice, resources, and support, and ensuring that the vision for the land is carried out – even if the property changes hands. Stewardship staff will visit the property once a year to make sure that the conservation values and original agreement are being upheld as well as support any ongoing stewardship efforts.