The 12 landowners profiled in the following pages have used conservation easements to ensure their specific land use objectives in the future. The properties described in these profiles vary from a few acres of mixed upland hardwoods and pine to several thousand acres of pristine bottomland hardwood forest.
Any tax benefit associated with using a conservation easement/servitude is unique to the terms of the agreement and the landowner’s tax situation. Landowners should discuss the benefits of conservation easements with experienced professionals to determine their impact on specific tax situations.