Frequently, Open Lands is the recipient of a conservation easement on a tract of land. With an easement, you remain the owner of your property. However you agree to place a legally restrictive covenant on the property, protecting it from future development. This easement is binding upon you and all subsequent owners of the property, and can be held and enforced by Open Lands. Oftentimes, easements are accompanied by significant property tax reductions because the land is no longer considered to be developable.

For more information or to make a gift of land or an easement, please contact our Executive Director, Stephen M. Bartram.