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Drafting Pointers for Risk Balancing in Conservation

Posted 2021 Updated January 9
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Land Trust Alliance
About This Practical Pointer

Suggestions and sample clauses for balancing risk when drafting conservation easements.

June 2025 Update: Division language revised to make clear that division by separate conveyance of parcels is prohibited.

January 2026 Update: Emphasizes the need to expressly state the 170(h) conservation purposes for charitable deduction purposes.

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