A landowner may wish to restrict certain rights on their property, usually the development rights, while maintaining ownership. The rights may be sold to a land conservation organization at market value, at a reduced price, or donated outright. In return, the landowner retains the remaining rights, sometimes even the development rights to a portion of the land, as long as the property’s conservation value is preserved. The holder of the conservation restriction is responsible for regular monitoring to ensure compliance.

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