A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified land trust that is placed on property to protect natural resources, such as wildlife habitat, ground and surface water, historic sites, or productive agricultural land.

Easement agreements are flexible and tailored to the specific property and the needs of both the landowners and the land trust. Typically, the landowner retains title to the property and can restrict public access, use the land as collateral, sell, or continue using the property in manners consistent with the easement agreement, such as greenspace or farming.

Most conservation easements are recorded as permanent restrictions on the property deed, and are legally binding for all future landowners.

the Platte Land Trust:

The National Golf Club

Kansas City, MO