Cliffs at rare near the River Trail. Photo by Maggie Coolen

At rare Charitable Research Reserve, protecting land is at the heart of what we do. We currently steward more than 1,550 acres across ten properties in Waterloo Region and Wellington County, protecting a diverse network of forests, wetlands, grasslands and other important habitats.

As part of the broader land trust community, rare works to protect natural spaces for the long term. Land trusts across Canada play an important role in conserving biodiversity, supporting healthy ecosystems and ensuring that natural areas remain protected for future generations.
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By donating or protecting your land with rare, you help safeguard environmentally sensitive habitats, create opportunities for research and education and ensure that future generations experience the same wild beauty we enjoy today.

Five ways to protect your land

  1. Donate outright
    You can transfer ownership of your property to rare. We’ll care for it in perpetuity according to your wishes.
  2. Life-interest donation
    You can donate your property to rare now, without sacrificing enjoyment of the land for yourself and your family.
  3. Partial donation
    Donate part of the value of your land andreceive cash for the remainder through a purchase agreement.
  4. Through your will
    By gifting your property to rare in your estate plan, you can ensure your land is protected for the long term.
  5. Conservation easement
    This option allows you to protect the ecological value of the property while retaining ownership and compatible uses.

The process:

Start the conversation. Reach out to discuss your property and goals.
Site assessment. Our team reviews ecological features and suitability for long-term protection.
Appraisal and planning. You’ll work with your lawyer and appraiser while we prepare the stewardship plan and agreement.
Permanent protection. Once arrangements are finalized, your land is protected for the long term, with the appropriate ongoing care and monitoring.

Let's talk about your land

We’d love to start a conversation about how you can protect your property through rare. A land donation has many benefits for donors and may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Together, we can make sure your land’s story continues for nature, for science, for all.

Contact:

Tom Woodcock
Planning Ecologist at rare
tom.woodcock@raresites.org
519-650-9336 x121
Donation options, eligibility and tax benefits depend on individual circumstances. Independent legal and tax advice is recommended.
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1679 Blair Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8

(519) 650-9336
rare@raresites.org
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