The Conservation Easement Handbook

The Conservation Easement Handbook is a comprehensive guide for landowners, conservationists, and legal professionals on creating and managing legal agreements called conservation easements. These agreements permanently protect land’s natural, scenic, or historical features by restricting certain types of development or use. The handbook explains how easements work, their benefits for conserving land and biodiversity, and the legal and financial considerations involved. It aims to ensure easements are well-drafted, enforceable, and aligned with conservation goals, helping landowners preserve properties for future generations while often benefiting from tax incentives and other support.