UVA Foundation Protects Morven Land Through Conversation Easement

More than 1,150 acres of land situated near the historic homes of three presidents in Albemarle County will be permanently protected by a conservation easement placed by the University of Virginia Foundation, UVA President Jim Ryan announced today. The rural property adjacent to the historic Morven Farm was acquired by the foundation in 2001 as part of a gift by the late John W. Kluge. The conservation easement, which is valued at $3,750,000, will protect the property by limiting its uses to those consistent with the conservation values of Morven Farm and Albemarle County and restricting its development. Read more.