The Ecological Gifts Program (Ecogifts) offers significant income tax benefits to those who donate ecologically sensitive land or a conservation easement to qualified conservation organizations – like the Nature Trust.

Donors of Ecogifts receive a tax credit that can be ‘carried forward’ for up to ten years, and there is no limit to the total value of Ecogift donations eligible for credit in a given year (unlike other charitable gifts). Additionally, donors receive reduction or elimination of their capital gains tax.

The Nature Trust will ensure that your land’s biodiversity and environmental heritage are conserved in perpetuity.

The Ecological Gifts program is administered through the Government of Canada – click here for more information.

Larry and Greta Goodwin donated the now-protected Acacia Valley Conservation Lands through the EcoGifts program. Video credit: Keltic Kreative.
Larry Cochrane donated 18 acres to the Ponhook Lake Conservation Lands through the EcoGifts program. Video credit: Keltic Kreative.

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To discuss your options for land conservation please contact Keith Spafford, Land Outreach Lead.

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