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| − | + | A conservation easement is a legally binding agreement that restricts the use or development of land in perpetuity. The process is voluntary; property owners opt to donate or sell certain rights to their land, such as the right to develop, in order to protect ecologically important resources but they maintain ownership. A private organization or public agency ensures that the conservation easement is maintained. <ref>[http://www.nature.org/about-us/private-lands-conservation/conservation-easements/what-are-conservation-easements.xml The Nature Conservancy explains conservation easements]</ref> <ref>[http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org/conservation-easements.htm Big Sur Land Trust conservation easements webpage]</ref> | |
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| − | + | * [[Big Sur Land Trust]] | |
| + | * [[The Nature Conservancy]] | ||
| + | * [[Santa Lucia Conservancy]] | ||
| + | * [[Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (Carmel River FREE) Project]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:21, 12 April 2016
A conservation easement is a legally binding agreement that restricts the use or development of land in perpetuity. The process is voluntary; property owners opt to donate or sell certain rights to their land, such as the right to develop, in order to protect ecologically important resources but they maintain ownership. A private organization or public agency ensures that the conservation easement is maintained. [1] [2]
Links
- Big Sur Land Trust
- The Nature Conservancy
- Santa Lucia Conservancy
- Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (Carmel River FREE) Project
References
- ↑ The Nature Conservancy explains conservation easements
- ↑ Big Sur Land Trust conservation easements webpage
Disclaimer
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
