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Protecting the Land: Conservation Easements Past, Present, and Future,Used
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A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a property owner and a conservation organization, generally a private nonprofit land trust, that restricts the type and amount of development that can be undertaken on that property. Conservation easements protect land for future generations while allowing owners to retain property rights, at the same time providing them with significant tax benefits. Conservation easements are among the fastest growing methods of land preservation in the United States today.Protecting the Land provides a thoughtful examination of land trusts and how they function, and a comprehensive look at the past and future of conservation easements. The book: provides a geographical and historical overview of the role of conservation easements analyzes relevant legislation and its role in achieving community conservation goals examines innovative ways in which conservation easements have been used around the country considers the links between social and economic values and land conservationContributors, including noted tax attorney and land preservation expert Stephen Small, Colorado's leading land preservation attorney Bill Silberstein, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust's general counsel Karin Marchetti, describe and analyze the present status of easement law. Sharing their unique perspectives, experts including author and professor of geography Jack Wright, Dennis Collins of the Wildlands Conservancy, and Chuck Roe of the Conservation Trust of North Carolina offer case studies that demonstrate the flexibility and diversity of conservation easements. Protecting the Land offers a valuable overview of the history and use of conservation easements and the evolution of easementenabling legislation for professionals and citizens working with local and national land trusts, legal advisors, planners, public officials, natural resource mangers, policymakers, and students of planning and conservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is a conservation easement? A: A conservation easement is a legal agreement that restricts development on a property to protect its conservation values while allowing the owner to retain certain property rights.
- Q: Who benefits from conservation easements? A: Property owners benefit from conservation easements through retained rights to their land, while also enjoying tax benefits and contributing to environmental preservation for future generations.
- Q: What topics does 'Protecting the Land' cover? A: 'Protecting the Land' examines the role of conservation easements, legislation affecting them, and case studies showcasing their application across the country.
- Q: How does 'Protecting the Land' assist land trust professionals? A: The book provides valuable insights and case studies for land trust professionals, legal advisors, and policymakers working in land preservation and conservation.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include experts like Stephen Small, Bill Silberstein, and Karin Marchetti, who provide insights into conservation easement law and practice.
- Q: When was 'Protecting the Land' published? A: 'Protecting the Land' was published on March 1, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Protecting the Land' have? A: 'Protecting the Land' contains a total of 450 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of conservation? A: Yes, it is suitable for students of planning and conservation, as well as professionals in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of conservation easements.