A study conducted in Vermont found that for every state dollar invested, land conservation returned $9 in natural goods and services.

Colorado residents receive $4 to $12 of public benefits provided for every dollar invested in land conservation.

For every $1 invested in land conservation in Pennsylvania, land conservation returns $7 in natural goods and services.

Every $1 invested in land conservation in New Hampshire returns $11 in natural goods and services.

A Maine study conducted found that every $1 invested in land conservation through Land for Maine’s Future program, $11 was returned to the economy in natural goods and services.

A study conducted found that for every $1 of federal conservation easement investment in Colorado, $2.19 of economic activity is generated due to direct, indirect and induced spending in the state.