Just as acres and acres of land have been passed down from one generation to the next, the idea of conservation is something ...

When is “forever” not forever? When it’s written into Florida law, at least, that’s what recent scrutiny of conservation easements in our state reveals.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that government officials had completed the final stage of a deal ...

The Internal Revenue Service is continuing its yearslong campaign against some aggressive land-rights deals known as syndicated conservation easements. Here’s what it’s all about.

As 2,700 new homes loom, a $2M easement protects 2,000 acres in Laurens County, SC, preserving forests, wildlife and the ...

NRCS accepts agricultural conservation easement applications year-round; however, applications for fiscal year 2025 funding are being accepted beginning today through March 7, 2025.

BOZEMAN — The owners of a 4,000-acre ranch near Ringling have signed a deal creating a second conservation easement on their land that that will protect it from future development. The latest ...

Coots, Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser records show, purchased the conservation easement property in April of 2024 for $100 despite it being clearly labeled on the agency's website as such.

AUSTIN, Texas — A significant portion of Barton Creek's watershed will now be permanently protected from development. Shield Ranch and the city of Austin announced a new conservation agreement ...