Advise · Advocate · Develop · Engage · Educate · Plan · Steward · Support
The spirit and purpose of Biger Creek Conservation Legacy (BCCL), LLC is to engage with Georgia communities, organizations, and private landowners related to sustainable land use, land stewardship, long-term planning, and education. Sharon Swagger Valitzski, owner and operator of BCCL, will provide expert consulting services regarding conservation easements, land stewardship, conservation project support, and community education focused on protecting, sustainably using, and stewarding our wild and working spaces, all the while working to ensure our children have clean water, clean air, green space, local food, and rich biodiversity.
Let Biger Creek Conservation Legacy, LLC and Sharon assist with strategic planning for all your land conservation needs.
Conservation decisions are rarely one-size-fits-all. Biger Creek Conservation Legacy and Sharon will work alongside landowners, community partners, and conservation organizations to clarify priorities, connect the right people, and build momentum for lasting impacts.
Sustainable Land Use Advisory Services
Guidance for conservation easements, sustainable forestry, land management, water resource resilience, and the documentation and monitoring that support lasting protection.
Sharon brings 16 year's experience where she assisted organizations and landowners on over 200 easement transactions, protecting over 100,000 acres across the state of Georgia.
Conservation easement guidance
Easement document review, including deeds, title reports, boundary surveys, appraisals, or easement planning documents.
Baseline documentation reports
Required easement plans
Monitoring services
Sustainable forestry and land management practices
Long-term water resource resilience planning
Strategic Planning and Conservation Project Development to Promote Conservation Partnerships
Strategic planning and project support that helps conservation work move from a strong idea to a coordinated, well-supported effort., to include navigating complex projects with stakeholders.
Sharon is a natural born leader and can help your organization navigate complex environmental projects. Sharon knows the stakeholders; let her lead your project to bring the right people to the table.
Strategic planning for conservation organizations
Grant writing and project proposal development
Partnership coordination with nonprofits, agencies, and landowners
Long-term conservation project monitoring and reporting
Conservation Planning, Mapping, and Land Stewardship Advice
Practical conservation planning and implementation support for forests, wildlife habitat, and the land stewardship needs unique to each property.
Sharon has written or reviewed hundreds of conservation plans and assisted with conservation project implementation across her 18-year career. Let her assist with your planning needs.
Property/Stand mapping services
Forest management/stewardship plans
Wildlife habitat plans
Other conservation plans
Conservation project implementation
Environmental assessments/surveys
Community Education
Clear, grounded education that helps people understand land protection, stewardship, and sustainable practices for healthy natural resources.
Sharon is an excellent communicator and presenter. She has provided over 25 guest lectures at the University of Georgia and presented at all varieties of continuing education classes. She has also led community presentations and appropriate school-aged education.
Land protection and conservation easement expertise
Land stewardship education
Sustainable land and water resource practices
Water resources, habitat restoration, and healthy forests
Educational programs for schools and community groups
How BCCL and Sharon work:
Conversations. Planning. Conservation.
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Have the chat and Listen closely
BCCL and Sharon will begin with your questions, ask questions, and listen closely to udnerstand the needs.
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Clarify the path and set the plan
Together, BCCL and Sharon will identify the priorities, opportunities, and the partners or resources that can help you achieve your goals.
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Support to honor the result
BCCL and Sharon will stay focused on practical progress and stewardship that can endure over time. Sharon is great at navigating complex projects, engaging appropriate people, and being the leader and planner you need.
Ready to talk through your conservation needs?
Begin with a conversation about your land, your goals, and the next right step.
