--- title: Unique Places to Save | Land Conservation & Mitigation Easements description: Unique Places to Save supports landowners, agencies & organizations to optimize ecological uplift and real estate investments through land conservation image: https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/unique%20places%20to%20save%20non%20profit%20land%20trust.png --- [![Unique Places to Save logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20horizontal-1.png?width=1254&height=380&name=logo%20horizontal-1.png "Unique Places to Save logo")](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/) - [PROJECTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/projects) - SERVICES - [FOR MITIGATION BANKERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/conservation-mitigation) - [FOR LAND MANAGERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/land-planners-managers) - [FOR LANDOWNERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/conservation-for-landowners) - [FOR RESTORATION PARTNERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/dam-removals) - ABOUT - [OUR GOALS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-goals) - [OUR VALUES](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-values) - [OUR TEAM](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/team) - [CONTACT US](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/contact) - UPDATES - [CONSERVATION EASEMENTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) - [MITIGATION BANKING](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) - [WORKING LANDS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/working-lands) - [RIVERS, WETLANDS & DAMS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/rivers-wetlands-dams) - [CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) - [CONSERVATION STORIES](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-stories) - [ORGANIZATION NEWS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/organization-news) - [ALL POSTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news) [Donate](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/wetland-keepers) [Donate](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/wetland-keepers) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Conservation for Natural and Working Lands We partner with landowners, mitigation bankers, and land managers across the country to protect land and water. Every acre we conserve is protected forever. [View Our Work](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/projects) [Learn More](https://uniqueplacestosave.org#widget_1712147248055) ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/home%201%20d.png?width=2000&height=136&name=home%201%20d.png) ![naturion box logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/naturion%20box%20logo.png) ![res white logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/res%20white%20logo.png) ![nuveen](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/nuveen.png) ![next era white logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/next%20era%20white%20logo.png) ![westervelt ecological services\_white](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/westervelt%20ecological%20services_white.png) ![kci tech white logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/kci%20tech%20white%20logo.png) ![logo wildlands engineering](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/logo%20wildlands%20engineering.png) ## We work with landowners and conservation partners across the country to permanently conserve natural and working lands while optimizing conservation outcomes through strategic and balanced approaches to stewardship and opportunities for financial incentives.  ![home 2 d](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/home%202%20d.png) ![home 2 m](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/home%202%20m.png) ![unique places to save completed badge](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/unique%20places%20to%20save%20completed%20badge.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=unique%20places%20to%20save%20completed%20badge.png "unique places to save completed badge") ## Connecting Our Mission to Your Impact Effective restoration and conservation of land and water requires a deep understanding of the intricacies of ecosystem science and a commitment to achieving lasting, positive impact. That's where we come in. Our team of dedicated experts are driven by a clear mission: to restore and conserve land and aquatic resources. We contribute our decades of experience to every project, creating custom solutions that deliver exceptional, measurable results. With a national reach and emphasis on efficient, effective solutions, we look forward to discussing how a personalized, professional approach to your next conservation project can unlock the full potential of your land, increase biodiversity, enhance sustainability, and improve our world for generations to come. Let's build a brighter future, together. [See What Makes Us Different](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-values) ## Featured Projects [See all projects](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/projects) ![photo of boiling spring wilderness conservation easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/photo%20of%20boiling%20spring%20wilderness%20conservation%20easement.jpg) ### Boiling Spring Wilderness 1,000 acres Valuable land in Eastern North Carolina improves local water quality and serves as a bridge for a larger landscape conservation ecosystem [View the project](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/boiling-spring-wilderness) ![Spruill family farm working lands conservation property](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/spruill%20family%20farm%20working%20lands%20conservation%20property.png) ### Spruill Conservation Farm 120 acres A working family farm and 1,500 feet of Albemarle Sound shoreline, protected forever [View project](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/spruill-conservation-farm) ![Dugger Creek conservation mitigation project](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/dugger%20creek%20conservation%20mitigation%20project%20non%20profit.jpg) ### Dugger Creek Conservation 777 acres Mature forest protecting 21 miles of stream and 39% of the creek's watershed [View project](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/dugger-creek-conservation-mitigation) ![Point Farm land conservation easement and wetland mitigation](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/point%20farm%20land%20conservation%20easement%20wetland%20mitigation.jpg) ### Point Farm 1,312 acres Undeveloped waterfront on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, protecting tidal salt marsh, forest and farmland [View project](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/point-farm-conservation-mitigation) ![home 3 d](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/home%203%20d.png) ![home 3 m](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/home%203%20m.png) ## PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Our natural spaces are disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening to diminish our clean air, drinking water, wildlife habitats, and healthy communities. Unique Places to Save is dedicated to restoring our land and water for future generations through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. ![mitbanks](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mitbanks.png?width=64&height=64&name=mitbanks.png) ### **Mitigation Banking Companies** Work with an experienced and reliable non-profit partner that understands the value of efficient and effective solutions for your business Learn More ![arrow-right copy-1](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy-1.png) ![private landowners](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/private%20landowners.png?width=64&height=64&name=private%20landowners.png) ### **Private Landowners** Conserve your land and natural resources for future generations through a myriad of conservation strategies and potential financial incentives Learn More ![arrow-right copy-1](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy-1.png) ![river](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/river.png?width=64&height=64&name=river.png) ### **Restoration Partners** Restore aquatic and terrestrial resources with us to create ecological and community benefits through dam removal and habitat restoration projects [Learn More ![arrow-right copy-1](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy-1.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/dam-removals) ![commercial land developer](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/commercial%20land%20developer.png?width=64&height=64&name=commercial%20land%20developer.png) ### **Land Managers** Integrate restoration and conservation into your land planning and management projects to help diversify your asset management strategies Learn More ![arrow-right copy-1](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy-1.png) ![home div 1 d](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/home%20div%201%20d.jpg) ![home 4 m](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/home%204%20m.png) ## OUR GUIDING CURRENT Our approach to restoring and conserving natural systems changes to meet the needs of the current times. We hold ourselves publicly accountable to a framework of core principles and goals focused on scientific solutions for positive environmental & community impact. ![responsibility](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/responsibility.png?width=64&height=64&name=responsibility.png) ### **Transforming Vision into Action** We partner with landowners, companies, agencies, and organizations to create a positive impact through successful [restoration and conservation projects](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/projects) ![consistency-1](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/consistency-1.png?width=64&height=64&name=consistency-1.png) ### **Staying Accountable** Since our work is designed to create permanent ecological and conservation benefits, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of [organizational goals & principles](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-values) ![conserve](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/conserve.png?width=64&height=64&name=conserve.png) ### **Saving Unique Places** With [over 100 projects and growing](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking), the positive impacts of our efforts are creating benefits for many local communities across the country ![innovation-1](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/innovation-1.png?width=64&height=64&name=innovation-1.png) ### **Giving to Others** Our team regularly shares [knowledge from their areas of expertise](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news) to ensure greater positive impacts through education and outreach ## READY TO CONNECT WITH US? 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