Practice 11E: Conservation Easement Enforcement
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About This Practice
This guidance covers Practice 11E, which has three elements:
⬤ Adopt a written policy and develop written procedures for documenting and responding to potential conservation easement violations
⬤ Investigate potential violations in a timely manner and promptly document all actions taken
Involve legal counsel as appropriate to the severity of the violation and the nature of the proposed resolution
⬤ Accreditation indicator element | ■ Terrafirma enrollment prerequisite | ▲ Required for both
May 2026 update: Updated accreditation requirements for Practice Element 11E1 to reflect the 2026 Requirements Manual.
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