Conservation Easements: Options for Preserving Current Land Uses

Many landowners have a strong connection to their land and want to ensure its protection for many generations. Conservation easements can prevent future residential and commercial development of one’s land and reduce inheritance tax liability for one’s heirs. This revised 5-page fact sheet will desc...

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Main Authors: Chris Demers, Douglas R. Carter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2011-06-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119293
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Summary:Many landowners have a strong connection to their land and want to ensure its protection for many generations. Conservation easements can prevent future residential and commercial development of one’s land and reduce inheritance tax liability for one’s heirs. This revised 5-page fact sheet will describe conservation easements, what is involved in establishing one, some of the tax implications of such agreements, the government and non-government organizations that commonly participate in conservation easements, and important considerations for landowners before entering into such an agreement. Written by Chris Demers and Douglas R. Carter and published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2011. SS-FOR-21/FR149: Conservation Easements: An Option for Preserving Current Land Uses (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009