Conservation easements: now more than ever - overcoming obstacles to protect private lands. From: Environmental Law | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Draper, Adam E. | COPYRIGHT 2004 Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Farmland, forestland, ranchland wildlife habitat, and open space all continue to disappear at an alarming rate. Millions of acres of these valuable lands will change hands in the next 15 years. Preserving these lands is vital, and the use of conservation easements is essential in achieving this goal. Conservation easements have grown in popularity quicker than any other private land protection instrument. By permanently restricting development and land uses, conservation easements ensure tr...

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