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A conservation easement is a written agreement between a landowner and a qualified conservation organization or public agency, in which:
- The landowner (Grantor) promises to keep the land in its natural condition without extensive disturbance, and
- The conservation organization or public agency (Grantee) is granted the right to enforce the covenants of the easement and to monitor the property.
Conservation easements are intended to provide a benefit to the public by conserving open space, working forests, significant wildlife habitat, water quality, recreational or historic resources, or natural areas. Because of this public benefit, there may be significant tax incentives (not just federal, but state and local) associated with an easement donation. Preserve property in its natural, undeveloped condition providing a benefit to the public by preserving open lands, forests, and significant natural resources. Because of this public benefit, there are significant federal tax incentives for the landowner that grants a conservation easement.
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