We advise private landowners and land preservation organizations concerning conservation easements, agricultural easements, and other land conservation tools. Through a conservation easement or agricultural easement, a landowner can control the degree to which his or her farmland, historic property, or natural areas may be developed or modified. Many conservation easements extinguish development rights to the property in order to perpetually protect farmland and open space. Conservation easements and agricultural easements are binding on current and successor owners of the land.
Federal and Ohio programs have begun to provide government funding to purchase conservation easements or agricultural easements from owners of unique properties worthy of long-term protection. Even where government funding is unavailable, landowners may realize significant federal income and estate tax benefits from donating a qualified conservation easement. We coordinate with qualified tax professionals to ensure that easements accomplish both conservation and taxation objectives.
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