If you are considering a gift of land, please call Patrick Barker, Executive Director at (970) 259-3415 to discuss your interest and goals, so we can match it with our conservation strategy. All conversations are without obligation and confidential. If your land has significant conservation values, and no heir is available to protect your land; or if you own highly appreciated property, or have substantial real estate holdings which may result in high capital gains or estate tax burdens, a donation of land to La Plata Open Space Conservancy may be an attractive option. All rights to the land are transferred to La Plata Open Space Conservancy, resulting in an income tax deduction for the full appraised value of the land, reduced estate taxes, and reduction of property taxes.