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., Georgia Land Conservation Program Website Created in 2005 by former Governor Sonny Perdue through the Georgia Land Conservation Act,O.C.G.A. 12-6A the GLCP provides grants, low-interest loans, and tax credits to achieve permanent land conservation through conservation easements, "Land Conservation Purchase", Access North Georgia and fee simple ownership.
Conservation objectives Managed by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority,, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Website the GLCP has 10 conservation objectives:
Water quality protection Flood prevention Wetlands preservation, Georgia Governor's Office Erosion prevention Wildlife habitat maintenance Preserving agriculture Enhancing historic sites Maintaining scenic views Recreation provision Connecting natural and recreational areas
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.
Land Conservation Council The Land Conservation Council, which governs the GLCP, includes five state agency leaders and four gubernatorial appointments.
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