Land Conservation Easements

A land conservation easement is a legal agreement that permanently restricts how a property owner can use their land, aiming to protect its natural, scenic, or cultural qualities. The landowner continues to own and use the land within the limits of the easement, but certain activities like development or logging are limited or forbidden. These easements are often donated or sold to conservation organizations or government agencies, helping preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and farmland for future generations while allowing owners to maintain current uses and potentially receive tax benefits.