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Conservation Options

Each land protection arrangement is unique – the result of conversations and negotiations between the landowner and land trust. This flowchart can help you determine which option fits well with your own land protection interests and the mission and capacity of your local land trust. This information in intended to be an introduction; it is important to talk with your legal or financial advisor before making any decisions regarding your property. These are some ideas you might want to discuss with them.

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