Georgia Land Conservation Program
# Georgia Land Conservation Program

The Georgia Land Conservation Program (GLCP) works to permanently protect land and water resources in the U.S. state of Georgia through public/private partnerships. Created in 2005 by former Governor Sonny Perdue through the Georgia Land Conservation Act, the GLCP provides grants, low-interest loans, and tax credits to achieve permanent land conservation through conservation easements and fee simple ownership.

## Conservation objectives

Managed by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the GLCP has 10 conservation objectives:

* Water quality protection
* Flood prevention
* Wetlands preservation
* Erosion prevention
* Wildlife habitat maintenance
* Preserving agriculture
* Enhancing historic sites
* Maintaining scenic views
* Recreation provision
* Connecting natural and recreational areas

## The Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program

The GLCP also administers the Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program. The tax credit allows landowners who donate fee-title lands or permanent conservation easements to apply for a credit against their state income taxes. Approved donors may earn credits equal to 25 percent of the fair market value of their donations, up to $250,000 for individual donors, and $500,000 for corporate and partnership donors.

## The Land Conservation Council

The Land Conservation Council, which governs the GLCP, includes five state agency leaders and four gubernatorial appointments.

