What Is A Conservation Easement?
What is a conservation easement?
A conservation easement, is a private, voluntary agreement between the landowner and LRLT. The agreement limits a property’s uses (usually subdivision and development) in order to protect its conservation values. The easement does not confer any right of access on the property to the public, and leaves ownership and control in the hands of the property owners who may continue to use, manage and live on the property, sell it, or leave it to heirs, but the agreed upon restrictions remain with the land forever. It is the responsibility of LRLT to make sure the terms of the easement are carried through into perpetuity.
What is LRLT’s commitment to conserved properites?
A conservation easement comes with a stewardship commitment from LRLT to monitor the land under easement and ensure that the natural values are protected forever. LRLT also commits to a perpetual working partnership with all present and future landowners to ensure that the conservation easement is honored, and will assist and encourage landowners to engage in conservation focused land management practices.