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is more to a conservation easement than drawing it up and getting it recorded.
Now the focus shifts to making sure that it is upheld, not just for a short
time but far into the future. This job comes under the Conservancy's stewardship
program. It is a continuing program, and it operates on a cooperative basis
with the landowner.
Here
is how it works. On a periodic basis (usually every two years) the Conservancy
contacts the landowner to arrange visiting the property protected by a
conservation easement. A stewardship team carries out the visit, noting
any changes that may affect the terms of the easement. Any needed correction
can ordinarily be handled with a simple request.
With
the passage of time, every property inevitably comes into different ownership.
Because a conservation easement is perpetual and applies to all future
owners, the Conservancy gives special attention to familiarizing new owners
with the protective requirements.
The
volunteers who serve on the stewardship team enjoy meeting landowners and
seeing how successful conservation easements are in preserving special
places.
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