Celebrating 20 Years of Land Conservation

Promoting land use that sustains the farms forests, open spaces and cultural heritage
of the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia since 1990.

Help conserve more farms like this one, forever.

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Get involved in keeping the region green, healthy and productive.

Landowners have protected over 115,000 acres in our service area with permanent conservation easements. Learn how.


2010 Guide coming soon!

VCC featured in James Madison University's Madison Magazine. Read it online

VCC is a private, nonprofit land trust, working with landowners and communities to protect vital natural and cultural resources. We are supported by members who believe in sustaining the Shenandoah Valley region. Our work to encourage better development helps communities realize sensible growth while limiting impact on the farms and forests, rivers, and heritage we all need and love. We have helped permanently protect tens of thousands of acres of land. Please join VCC and help support conservation in one of America's most cherished landscapes.

News   Events/Workshops

Save the Date! VCC Annual Member Meeting and Picnic. Friday evening, September 10th. Staunton. Details soon.

Planning Ahead for the Next Development Cycle, the 2010 Better Development Sympsium. Presentations and materials available here.

Read about VCC's 20 Years of Success

VCC and Community Foundation for the Central Blue Ridge Launch Endowment

View VCC's Report on Agricultural and Forestal Districts in Virginia

Valley Significant in 400,000 Acre Conservation Goal. To view the TV news story from WVIR NBC 29 click here.

Making the Best Use of Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Land Use Taxation, and Related Options: Learn more about the results from this VCC workshop.

2009 Better Models for Development Award Winners. Learn more.


VCC stream restoration easement is cover story for Virginia Municipal League. Download Virginia Town and City magazine.

Northern Valley Transfer of Development Rights Workshop Proceedings are here.