• A
conservation easement permanently protects the agricultural, natural,
cultural, historic, and/or open space value of land while keeping it
in private ownership.
• A conservation easement allows landowners to continue farming, timber
harvesting, recreating, hunting, fishing, and engaging in other compatible land
uses.
• A conservation easement is individually structured to fit the goals of
the landowner while ensuring that important resources on the land remain intact.
• Land protected by a conservation easement can be sold or passed on to
heirs.
• The provisions of a conservation easement are permanent and all future
owners must comply with its terms.
