Donation of Title

If you wish to see your land protected as a nature reserve for generations to come, you may want to donate, or in some cases sell it, to a land conservancy.

Tax Benefits of Land Donations: Under the federal Ecological Gifts Program, there are income tax incentives for donating ecologically valuable land. Donors are relieved of capital gains tax on the property and receive a charitable donation receipt that can be applied over 6 years to offset their income taxes.

A special subdivision policy for land in the Islands Trust area makes it possible for landowners to subdivide a property so that they can donate an ecologically valuable portion of their land.

The SSI Conservancy may also consider purchasing ecologically sensitive land and, in some cases, there may be tax benefits.

U.S. residents may also gain tax benefits from donation of Canadian land or covenants. [hot link to LTAbC brochure: US Donations for Conservation

Legal Name: Salt Spring Island Conservancy
Registered Charity #: 89006-3977-RR0001
BC Society #: S-32945