Wildlife Conservation Easement Guide
A wildlife conservation easement guide with steps for learning what an easement is, talking with land trusts, and understanding how it affects wildlife and land use.
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The steps on this page
- Learn what an easement does
- Set your goals for the land
- Talk with family and heirs
- Contact land trusts or agencies
- Review the proposed terms
- Consult an attorney and tax advisor
- Review habitat and use rules
- Complete the legal papers
- Plan monitoring visits
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and IRS.
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