Process & Initiative
Landowner Process
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
LPCC helps landowners understand what establishing a conservation bank can mean for their ranch and family. When both parties see a good fit, LPCC and the landowner formalize their partnership through an agreement to develop the bank.
Step 2
Site Due Diligence
Once an agreement is reached, LPCC conducts field studies to confirm a ranch’s suitability as a USFWS-approved conservation bank.
Step 3
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
LPCC works with USFWS to approve the conservation bank, which can require a year or more.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Following USFWS approval, credits are released for sale. Once sold, landowners are paid and conservation operations begin.
Step 1
Landowner Engagement
CGC approaches the landowner to educate them on the conservation banking business model and negotiate terms.
Step 2
Conservation Agreement
Terms of the conservation agreement are negotiated, and a detailed management plan is developed.
Step 3
Site Due Diligence
Upon agreement, CGC performs detailed site due diligence to confirm suitability for conservation objectives and USFWS approval.
Step 4
USFWS Approval
CGC works with the hands on with the USFWS to achieve conservation bank approval, which could take months or years.
Step 5
Credit Transaction
Once approved, credits are released for sale, and the credit transaction is consummated, with proceeds distributed to all parties.
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