Because MVLT is a small non-profit organization and because real estate in Medomak Valley is increasingly expensive, purchasing land for conservation is not our common practice. We primarily rely on the generosity of residents to donate easements and land for conservation purposes. However, as development pressures increase, purchasing land has become a necessary component of our conservation toolbox. If a property has outstanding conservation values or is imminently threatened we may consider purchasing the land to hold as an MVLT preserve.

MVLT only negotiates based on "fair-market" or "bargain sale" price. A bargain sale is a good option if a landowner needs to realize some immediate income from the land but ultimately wants to see the land in conservation. In a bargain sale, the land is sold for less than its fair market value (which makes it more affordable for the land trust), and the landowner receives cash for the purchase and a tax benefit based on the difference in prices between the bargain sale and fair market value.