How restrictive is an conservation easement?
A conservation easement restricts development on the property to the degree necessary to protect the natural resource values of that property. If the easement is designed to protect a pristine natural area, the easement may prohibit all construction. If the easement is designed to protect agricultural or forest land, an easement may restrict subdivision and development while allowing for compatible structures and activities that are necessary to continue traditional uses of the land.
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