Condemnation & Extinguishment: What Land Trusts Need to Know

As a land trust executive director, staff attorney or stewardship staff member, you’ve probably heard of or experienced condemnation of land and extinguishment of conservation easements in whole or in part for public purposes such as utility lines, roads or schools. You may still be wondering what happens during the condemnation and extinguishment process, and what can your land trust do if you think such an action is possible on one of your properties. Add in valuation disagreements and state specific laws, and it’s a complex situation. Megan Knott (Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust), Jeb Musser (Lancaster Farmland Trust) and Ailla Wasstrom-Evans (Land Trust Alliance) have put together this webinar specifically to guide you and your organization through the ins and outs, with special attention on proactive steps your land trust can take. Here’s a look at what we will cover: 

• ​Overview of the condemnation process. 

• ​How to apply Land Trust Standards and Practices to condemnation actions. 

• ​Relevant case law and state legislative approaches. 

• ​Valuation of condemned property.  

• ​Real examples and tips from experienced stewardship and land protection practitioners. 

​Content provided in this webinar is provided with the understanding that the presenters are not providing legal counsel. If legal advice is needed, the services of competent, local attorneys should be sought. 

This webinar is included in the 2024 All-Access Pass.

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