Conservation easements definition

Conservation easements means an interest in land that entitles a person to use the land possessed by another (affirmative easement), or to restrict uses of the land subject to the easement (negative easement). A conservation easement restricts the landowner to uses that are compatible with resource conservation.

Conservation easements means a right or interest in real property which is appropriate to retaining land or water areas predominantly in their natural, scenic, open, agricultural, or wooded condition; retaining such areas as suitable habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife; retaining the structural integrity or physical appearance of sites or properties of historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance; or maintaining existing land uses and which prohibits or limits any or all of the following:23

Conservation easements means the Conservation Easements described in Section 5.2.1 relating to a portion of the Conservation Area held by of the Minnesota Land Trust, a non-profit corporation, or other “holder” as defined in Minn. Stat §84C.01.

Examples of Conservation easements in a sentence

• Conservation easements on the Watershed Lands will include an express reservation of a right for continued operation and maintenance of hydroelectric facilities and associated water delivery facilities, including project replacements and improvements required to meet existing and future water delivery requirements for power generation and consumptive water use by existing users, compliance with any FERC license, FERC license renewal or other regulatory requirements.

• Conservation easements must be donated to nonprofit organizations, Native American tribes, or public agencies that meet the requirements of California Civil Code section815.3 and possess the experience and capacity to fully and strictly implement the terms of the conservation easement.

• Conservation easements or areas designated as open space, preserved vegetation or otherwise protected from earth disturbing activities.

• Conservation easements must be perpetual and include stewardship provisions to perpetually monitor and enforce the conditions of the conservation easements.The use and protection of native species is required for all projects.Restorations must utilize seeds and plants of the local ecotypes unless not available.

• Conservation easements are negative in character because they prevent the owner of the burdened estate from developing the land, typically in any way that would alter its existing natural, open, scenic, or ecological condition.

More Definitions of Conservation easements

Conservation easements. – means conservation areas, wetlands, and/or preserves as defined by the DCCRs, ordinances or plats.

Conservation easements means conservation easements that have a charitable donation component. This includes full donation and bargain sale conservation easements.

Conservation easements has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.1(g).

Conservation easements has the meaning assigned to such term in the Joint Venture Agreement.

Conservation easements means a right or interest in real property which is appropriate to retaining land or water areas predominantly in their natural, scenic, open, agricultural, or wooded

Conservation easements means conservation easements under chapter 198, HRS.

Conservation easements means easements or dedications granted by the Declarant pursuant to and in compliance with Section 704.06, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.