Land Conservation Advisory Board
Land Conservation Advisory Board
The Land Conservation Advisory Board (LCAB) was created by County Commissioners in 2004 to preserve the beauty and ecology of Buncombe County by promoting the use of voluntary land conservation easements through work with land trusts and other conservation partners. By funding easement projects across Buncombe County, LCAB has helped to protect thousands of acres of non-profit held, public- and privately-owned easements.
Some of these easements provide educational, recreational, or historic value, while others provide natural resource or farmland protection. Board members consider several criteria when evaluating projects at the parcel level including proximity to protected lands; ecologically sensitive areas; wetlands, waterways, and watersheds; ridgetops and highlands; historic and working farms; and parcel size. Staff and board members also engage with landowners and land trust representatives to learn about their love for the land and passion for conservation. LCAB evaluates a wide range of projects brought to them by organizations with diverse focuses.
To learn more about Land Conservation Advisory Board visit the board website. or the GIS Story Map
The Land Conservation Advisory Board:
· Makes recommendations to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners regarding funding of conservation easement projects that meet the criteria consistent with the land conservation goals and objectives of the County
· Advise the Agriculture and Land Resources Department concerning:
o The maintenance of an inventory of areas that are now protected by conservation easements or conservation methods
o The maintenance of an inventory of land that may be appropriate for conservation
o The promotion of conservation and the fundraising for conservation in Buncombe County
o The criteria that should be used in determining the funding of conservation easement projects consistent with the land conservation goals and objectives of the Count
Thank You! Celebrating Landowners Who Have Preserved Working Farms and Open Land in Buncombe County
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Open Space Bonds
Click the image below to visit the Open Space Bond Page to learn more about additional land conservation projects.
