Europe - What is Private Land Conservation?
Private Land Conservation is a voluntary effort to protect natural resources and biodiversity on privately owned land, working hand in hand with other regulatory conservation measures to address ecological gaps.
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Private Land Conservation includes the protection of nature and biodiversity on a property which is already in private ownership as well as the private acquisition of a property or of use rights for conservation purposes. It excludes any initiatives to conserve nature on properties under public governance.
Land Stewardship Schemes (fixed time-period)
Land stewardship in the EU is a voluntary, trust-based framework that promotes sustainable land management through collaboration between landowners and conservation organisations.
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Conservation Easements
Conservation easements are permanent legal agreements between landowners and conservation organisations or government bodies, in which landowners agree to restrict certain land rights and uses — such as development or intensive farming — to protect the environment.
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Privately Protected Areas (PPAs)
PPAs are areas voluntarily designated for conservation. This process involves creating a management plan that outlines conservation goals, activities, and monitoring protocols.
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Download the MOSAIC booklet to find out more about Private Land Conservation
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