What is a conservation easement?
A conservation easement is a legal agreement to preserve land in its natural state or to enhance its environmental potential without transferring the land's ownership. The landowner still owns the land, but agrees not to develop it inconsistently with environmental preservation requirements.

The specific terms of the easement can be tailored to fit the needs of both the landowner and the community. The Conservancy Board would manage the easement on behalf of the City in accordance with the terms agreed upon.

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1. What is the Annapolis Conservancy Board?
2. What is a conservation easement?
3. Why donate an easement?
4. Are their any tax benefits if you place their property into a conservation easement?
5. What kinds of land can be protected by a conservation easement?
6. What is the duration of an easement?
7. Will an easement grant the public full access to my land?
8. If I donate an easement, do I still own the land?
9. May I still live on the land if I donate the easement? May I make further improvements to the property?
10. May land under a conservation easement be sold? Can it be inherited?
11. What activities would an easement encourage or prohibit?
12. Would I be still be responsible for maintenance of my property if I donate an easement?
13. How much is an easement worth?
14. Do other organizations besides the Annapolis Conservancy Board accept easements?
15. How will future owners of a property know that an easement exists?
16. How may I make arrangements to donate an easement?