Did you know?
"All easements donated in perpetuity for use as nature trails by the public qualify for the tax credit under the Virginia Land Conservation Act"
-- Virginia Tax Commissioner
Liability
By Virginia law, there is no liability for property owners who give permission for people to walk or ride horses or bicycles on their property. (Virginia Code §29.1-509)
Privacy
If privacy is a concern, the propery owner or the Great Falls Trail Blazers can plant native plants alongside the trail.
Safety
Thieves tend to shy away from areas where people are active. People using trails provide a deterrent to thieves by their very presence.
If the property is on a major road, attractive barriers that meet VDOT standards can be placed between the trail and the road.
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