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# Conservation for Land Planners

Learn about our latest restoration & conservation efforts and discover how healthy land & aquatic resources benefit our communities across the US

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[![A family walking along a stony river bank in summer.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/natural%20capital%20conservation%20land%20easements.jpeg?width=900&name=natural%20capital%20conservation%20land%20easements.jpeg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/natural-capital-conservation-easements)

[Conservation Easements](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, December 2024

### [Building Natural Capital Through Conservation Easements: A Lasting Legacy](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/natural-capital-conservation-easements)

At Unique Places to Save, we work with landowners and communities to conserve land and aquatic resources with ecological, cultural, and economic value. One of the primary tools we use to achieve this is the conservation easement. A conserva...

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[![Sunrise through a line of park trees, casting long shadows across mown grass as someone walks past.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/examples%20of%20sustainable%20real%20estate%20development%20conservation%20easements.jpg?width=900&name=examples%20of%20sustainable%20real%20estate%20development%20conservation%20easements.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/sustainable-real-estate-development)

[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, October 2024

### [Recent Examples of Sustainable Conservation in Real Estate Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/sustainable-real-estate-development)

Today, environmental stewardship is increasingly regarded as a social responsibility. In response, many land developers are recognizing the importance of balancing economic growth with the preservation of natural ecosystems and are embracin...

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[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, October 2024

### [Natural Capital and Its Value to the Economy](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/natural-capital-economic-value)

When you think of capital, you probably think of money or investments. But at its core, capital is anything that: Stores or confers value Generates benefits Grows in value over time We’re all familiar with financial capital—the money and re...

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[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, August 2024

### [How to Value Ecosystem Services](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/valuating-ecosystem-services)

Economics is all about determining how to best use our limited resources, and assigning a value to these can help us understand how scarce these resources are. When we value ecosystem services and biodiversity, we show what we're willing to...

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[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, June 2024

### [What are Ecosystem Services](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/understanding-ecosystem-services)

Ecosystem services (ES) is a buzzword that often appears when discussing ways to protect the environment. Although the term has been around since the 1980s, there’s a lot of confusion behind what it conveys. We’ll discuss ES’s meaning and h...

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[![A wooden bench beside a carved sign reading Azalea Trail, with daffodils coming up through leaf litter.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/conservation%20ROI%20developers.jpg?width=900&name=conservation%20ROI%20developers.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/conservation-offers-strong-roi-land-planners)

[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

### [Conservation Offers a Strong ROI for Land Planners](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/conservation-offers-strong-roi-land-planners)

Conservation efforts have historically been viewed through a narrow lens, primarily focused on environmental stewardship. This perspective, while critical for the protection of our planet's natural habitats and biodiversity, only scratches ...

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[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

### [Conservation in Every Listing: A Short Guide for Real Estate Agents](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/conservation-every-listing-short-guide-real-estate-agents)

You may not know that real estate agents can incorporate conservation strategies when dealing with land plots as small as 10+ acres. However, these conservation initiatives enhance the property’s marketability and value. At the same time, t...

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[![A great egret flying low over a salt marsh, with tidal pools and wind shaped trees behind.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/state%20of%20wetlands%20in%20the%20us.jpg?width=900&name=state%20of%20wetlands%20in%20the%20us.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/american-wetlands-report-2019)

[Rivers, Wetlands & Dams](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/rivers-wetlands-dams)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Christine Pickens, March 2024

### [The State of Wetlands in the US](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/american-wetlands-report-2019)

Historically, wetlands were misunderstood and undervalued, often dismissed as mere wastelands. This misconception led to widespread practices of filling them in or using them as dumping sites. However, our contemporary understanding has evo...

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[![An aerial view of a patchwork of farm fields in greens and red browns.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/grant%20funding%20land%20real%20estate%20developers.jpg?width=900&name=grant%20funding%20land%20real%20estate%20developers.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/cash-for-land-types-of-grant-funding-for-land-planners-managers)

[Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development)

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

### [Cash for Land: Types of Grant Funding for Land Planners & Managers](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/cash-for-land-types-of-grant-funding-for-land-planners-managers)

The realm of real estate development is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and community welfare. Grant funding is one of the most promising avenues for developers looking to create positive contributions to the com...

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