Learn Practice Element 9E1: Drafting Conservation Easements
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Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 9E: Conservation Easement Drafting, includes two elements. This 20-minute module covers the first element, 9E1.
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This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
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