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Since 2002, MaryKay O'Donnell, Midwest program manager for the Land Trust Alliance, has taught an "all about titles" course with other experts at Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference. She has distilled that knowledge in easy-to-understand article.

Land trusts know that when it comes to saving biodiversity preserving land is a vital tool enriched by a strong scientific foundation, various funding sources and strategic collaborations.

A taxpayer claimed in court that he relied on the appraiser’s report when he deducted four times the real value of the donation. He argued that because he relied on the appraiser, he shouldn’t have to pay accuracy-related penalties. The court disagreed. Help your donors avoid trouble with our appraisal guide for landowners.

Chester Township commissioners exchanged individual emails with the local land trust and had one-on-one separate meetings with land trust staff to learn more about easements.

On December 18, 2015, President Barack Obama signed into law a permanent enhanced tax incentive for donations of conservation easements.