Helping Clients Handle Conservation Easements and Land Issues
A conservation easement is an encumbrance that sets up a legal agreement in which the landowner and a government agency or qualified land protection organization consent to restrict development, commercial activities and industrial uses on a specific piece of property or land for purposes of conservation. Though having given up the development rights, the property owner still maintains full ownership, often obtaining tax benefits from having sold or donated the land.
At Lyons Gaddis Kahn & Hall, PC, our firm is committed to assisting clients with conservation easements. We assist landowners, local governments and conservation organizations in preservation of farm and ranch lands and water rights, and significant wildlife and water fowl habitats, through sale or donation of conservation easements. We also assist in development of habitat improvement projects, including development of water rights and augmentation plans for ponds and other water features.
Explore the benefits of a conservation easement with a lawyer at our office. Contact us at 303-776-9900.
Why a Conservation Easement?
In most cases, the main purpose of a conservation easement is to protect the land from being developed or used in certain capacities. The types of land that are most benefited from a conservation easement include:
- Agricultural land
- Wildlife habitats
- Scenic or historic open space
- Timber and woodland resources
- Stream Corridors
Though the owner of the land is prohibited from utilizing the land in certain ways under a conservation easement, the land is not necessarily made public. All details and the particular ways in which the easement dictates the use of the land are specifically listed in the documents that set up the conservation easement.
Contact Us
To learn more about conservation easements and how we handle these types of transactions, contact us today. We can schedule an appointment for you to speak with an experienced member of our legal team in order to discuss your specific needs.
