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Conservation Easements<\/h1>\n
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A conservation easement is a type of express (written) easement<\/a>. A legal agreement between an owner of real estate and a second party, usually the government, makes it. The agreement imposes land development restrictions based on conservation values. Under certain conditions, conservation easements get tax savings through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).<\/p>\r\n

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The easement must have a valid conservation purpose for the easement holder. Protection of the land or resources must be justified for conservation reasons. Different land trusts and government entities have varying requirements to meet. Generally, the IRS requires purposes such as the following:<\/p>\r\n