Do landowners surrender any private property rights through signing a conservation easement?
The conservation easement agreement itself spells out exactly what the landowner is “surrendering.” The conservation easement will generally prevent the landowner from dumping toxic waste on the land; developing a surface mine; or allowing industrial, commercial or residential development. Some agreements restrict construction of non-agricultural structures.
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