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CONSERVATION EASEMENT FACTS
At its simplest, a conservation easement is a set of voluntary restrictions placed on a property by a landowner to protect certain natural resources. The restrictions are enforced (or “held”) by a nonprofit organization similar to Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition.
Most easements are perpetual and the restrictions are recorded with the property deed. The landowner, his/her heirs, and any future owners of the property will be required to protect the resources according to the terms of the easement. Likewise, the holder is required to enforce the terms of the easement in perpetuity.
The fee-title owner of a property continues to own the property. The property can be sold, donated, or willed to another person in the same way as any other property.
An easement is a flexible agreement designed to address specific resource needs and landowner desires on a specific piece of property. There is no one-size-fits-all model. Some common restrictions include limitations on subdivision, constructing buildings, draining wetlands, etc.
Public access is like any other easement right – it’s up to the landowner and the easement holder to determine what the appropriate use is for the property.
Depending on the terms of the easement, which are agreed upon prior to transfer, you may continue to operate the farm in a manner consistent with the easement and resource protection needs.
Different easement holders have different size restrictions. Small, local land trusts, those dedicated to a specific watershed, for example, may accept any sized easement. Because stewardship funding is limited, and because of the permanent commitment as an easement holder, OVCC requires that easements contain significant and unique wildlife habitat values. There is no size minimum and consideration will be made based on surrounding landscape, proximity to existing habitats, and the resource potential of each donated site.
Non-profit easement holders will ask the donor for a contribution to their stewardship fund or endowment to offset the costs of monitoring and legal defense. The contribution will vary from organization to organization.
Donating a conservation easement can create significant federal and state income and inheritance tax benefits. More importantly, a conservation easement helps to create your Forever Legacy – ensuring that your land and the wildlife, soil, and water resource on it, are preserved and protected forever.
For more information, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
At its simplest, a conservation easement is a set of voluntary restrictions placed on a property by a landowner to protect certain natural resources. The restrictions are enforced (or “held”) by a nonprofit organization similar to Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition.
Most easements are perpetual and the restrictions are recorded with the property deed. The landowner, his/her heirs, and any future owners of the property will be required to protect the resources according to the terms of the easement. Likewise, the holder is required to enforce the terms of the easement in perpetuity.
The fee-title owner of a property continues to own the property. The property can be sold, donated, or willed to another person in the same way as any other property.
An easement is a flexible agreement designed to address specific resource needs and landowner desires on a specific piece of property. There is no one-size-fits-all model. Some common restrictions include limitations on subdivision, constructing buildings, draining wetlands, etc.
Public access is like any other easement right – it’s up to the landowner and the easement holder to determine what the appropriate use is for the property.
Depending on the terms of the easement, which are agreed upon prior to transfer, you may continue to operate the farm in a manner consistent with the easement and resource protection needs.
Different easement holders have different size restrictions. Small, local land trusts, those dedicated to a specific watershed, for example, may accept any sized easement. Because stewardship funding is limited, and because of the permanent commitment as an easement holder, OVCC requires that easements contain significant and unique wildlife habitat values. There is no size minimum and consideration will be made based on surrounding landscape, proximity to existing habitats, and the resource potential of each donated site.
Non-profit easement holders will ask the donor for a contribution to their stewardship fund or endowment to offset the costs of monitoring and legal defense. The contribution will vary from organization to organization.
Donating a conservation easement can create significant federal and state income and inheritance tax benefits. More importantly, a conservation easement helps to create your Forever Legacy – ensuring that your land and the wildlife, soil, and water resource on it, are preserved and protected forever.
For more information, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
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RESOURCE LINKS
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Jackson County Auditor
US Army Corp of Engineers
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Jackson County Auditor
US Army Corp of Engineers
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Division of Wildlife
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DONATE
Charitable gifts to Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition are critical to furthering our mission of protecting our environment. Tax-deductable donations are used to fund new land conservation projects, to support the care and maintenance of our preserves, and to educate the community about the importance of land conservation. Every day, we are helping preserve land for future generations. Give a gift that will last generations by supporting OVCC. Every gift helps, it is tax deductible, and your gift stays in Ohio.
To support this important work, you can make an online donation belowor you may download this form and mail your contribution to us. We truly appreciate your support!
Charitable gifts to Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition are critical to furthering our mission of protecting our environment. Tax-deductable donations are used to fund new land conservation projects, to support the care and maintenance of our preserves, and to educate the community about the importance of land conservation. Every day, we are helping preserve land for future generations. Give a gift that will last generations by supporting OVCC. Every gift helps, it is tax deductible, and your gift stays in Ohio.
To support this important work, you can make an online donation belowor you may download this form and mail your contribution to us. We truly appreciate your support!
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