Top of PageQ: What is a conservation easement?
A conservation easement is an agreement between a conservation body (the easement holder) and the landowner, with restrictions and/or allowances regarding land use (covenants) and an allowance for the easement holder to inspect the property to ensure compliance (the ‘easement’). The agreement is registered on the title of the land and remains in effect even if title is transferred. When a conservation easement is donated such a donation may qualify as an ecological gift – the easement holder is considered to be the recipient organization.
