Restrictions on the Land
What restrictions can be included in a conservation easement?
As part of the conservation easement donation process, the landowner, working with a land trust, identifies specific permitted uses of the property. These might include, but are not restricted to, agriculture, some types of forestry, recreation (public use or not), and other open space uses. The easement limits or prohibits certain activities, including industrial, commercial, and residential development.
Conservation easements are designed to conserve forever the important resource values of each property. An easement may cover portions of the property or the entire parcel. It is legally binding on all future owners and will be monitored and enforced by a land trust
