Practice 9D: Determining Property Boundaries
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About This Practice
This guidance covers Practice 9D, which includes two elements:
Determine both the legal description and physical boundaries of each property or conservation easement
⬤ If a conservation easement contains restrictions or permitted rights that are specific to certain zones or areas within the property, include the locations of these areas in the easement document so that they can be identified in the field
⬤ Accreditation indicator element | ■ Terrafirma enrollment prerequisite | ▲ Required for both
May 2026 update: Updated accreditation requirements for Practice Element 9D2 to reflect the 2026 Requirements Manual.
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