why/how we permanently protect neighborhood land

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North Port and our surrounding areas are composed of a diverse range of natural communities, often referred to as habitat: scrub, scrubby flatwoods,  mesic hammocks, mesic (pine) flatwoods and freshwater wetlands, that are experiencing daily alteration or destruction as a result of development. 

Conservation of undeveloped land amidst development preserves wildlife habitat, threatened and/or endangered species and biodiversity; maintains scenic landscape for people; helps reduce flooding; helps filter water/improve water quality; and maintains the tree canopy and native vegetation that serve as filters for our air. 

Conserving land increases property values near these greenspaces too. 

When we conserve land, all living things win. 

Research indicates that it is not necessarily how much time is spent in nature, or how much is learned about the environment that fosters love and respect for our wild lands ... it is the having of a positive experience in nature that creates emotional connection. 

This is how we create a conservation ethic in young and old alike. 

Visit us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to view learn more about our local flora and fauna, view educational videos and guest speaker presentation recordings and get up to date information on our land conservation efforts and successes.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ECnorthport

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/npconservancy/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2eH4C0yJuVgIijRYnK6kuQ

WAYS TO PERMANENTLY CONSERVE LAND

There are several ways for a conservancy to obtain and permanently protect/conserve land:

(1) Sale and purchase;

(2) Acceptance of a land donation;

(3) Receipt of a bequest in the estate planning process (such as in a last will and testament) or

(4) Entry into an agreement for a conservation easement, which is a way to protect land while keeping it in private ownership, and which are generally placed on large parcels of land or acreage.  

Whether you want to keep your land, donate it or sell it, we are willing to explore your conservation opportunities with you. 

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE

Since our launch in February of 2020, The Environmental Conservancy Of North Port, Inc. has worked to educate the public on the importance of creating a balance between development and our environment in our  neighborhoods through the conservation/protection of undeveloped natural land. 

Thanks to many generous donors, we have been able to acquire and permanently protect 14 parcels in North Port (Sarasota County) and 6 parcels in Harbour Heights (Charlotte County) by purchase to date.

We have received 2 additional parcels in North Port and 1 in Port Charlotte by donation free of charge.

Visit our Gallery Page to view a slide show overview of some of these parcels and some close ups of what is now protected upon them.

Our long term goal is to acquire undeveloped land in as many neighborhoods of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties as possible for permanent conservation of our local flora and fauna.