Learn Practice Element 11H1: Adopting a Strong Amendment Policy or Procedure

Two versions of a conservation easement amendment policy from the accredited Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

This guidance covers Practice 11H: Amendments.

This is a template for a conservation easement amendment policy that was reviewed and approved by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

A sample amendment policy from the accredited Society for the Protection of New Hampshire.

A sample amendment policy from the accredited Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust.

A sample amendment policy from the accredited Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 9H. Purchasing Land or Conservation Easements, includes two elements. This module addresses Practice Element 9H2.

A sample of a Conservation Easement Amendment Information & Approval Form from the accredited Hudson Highlands Land Trust.

The VA AG opined that common law merger is inapplicable to conservation easements.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 11E: Conservation Easement Enforcement, includes three elements. This 25-minute module covers the first element:

Adopt a written policy and develop written procedures for documenting and responding to potential conservation easement violations