Frequently Asked Questions
Land Trusts
- What is a Land Trust?
- Are land trusts government agencies?
- What are the advantages of working with a land trust?
- What does a land trust do?
- I first heard about land trusts just a few years ago. Are they new?
- What has contributed to the huge growth in the number of land trusts?
- How do I start a land trust in my community?
Conservation Easements
- What is a conservation easement?
- Why should I grant a conservation easement to a land trust?
- Are conservation easements popular?
- How can a conservation easement be tailored to my needs and desires?
- What steps do I take to write a conservation easement?
- How long does a conservation easement last?
- What are a land trust's responsibilities regarding conservation easements?
Benefits of Conservation
- What are the economic impacts to my community of conserving open space?
- Are there tax benefits associated with land protection?
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