One of the nice things about Legos is they let you build a house anywhere you want. Conservation easements, however, do not.

The Land Trust Alliance has long held that amendment clauses in conservation easements serve to strengthen easements and improve their enforceability.

Federal rule makers are considering significant reductions to deductions available to people who donate to charitable organizations and then receive state or local tax credits. This includes the donation of conservation easements and even land.

Just as we strive to keep the planet clean, we in land conservation strive to keep our reputation clean.