How does a land trust protect land from development?
Acquisition of fee ownership: A land trust can acquire conservation land, either by purchase or by gift. A land trust is limited by its corporate powers to using the land solely for conservation purposes. Acquisition of conservation easements: A land trust can either buy or be given a conservation easement. The easement defines what rights the landowner retains, and what rights and responsibilities the land trust acquires. Each easement is unique.
