What process does a landowner follow to establish a conservation easement?
The process starts with careful thought by the landowner about long-term conservation goals for the property. If the property is owned by more than one person, they need to confer. If the owners believe a conservation easement might be appropriate, they should contact a non-profit land trust (sometimes known as a conservancy) or government agency qualified to receive and manage conservation easements. That organization will send someone to look at the property and discuss conservation goals with the landowners to determine whether it would be eligible for a conservation easement under the land trust s criteria. By establishing a conservation easement, the landowner and land trust will become partners in conservation, so taking the time to establish a knowledgeable, trusting relationship is important to success. Based on a mutually agreeable conservation plan, the Deed of Conservation Easement will be drafted — usually going through several versions after review and comment by both par
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