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You Can Preserve Your Land

Do you own land that you enjoy and would like to see remain free from development--forever?

Doing nothing to protect it may doom your land to development.

If you sell your land, future owners may sell it for development. And federal estate taxes can be as high as 50% of a property's fair market value, virtually forcing heirs to sell it.

You can help!

	Want to preserve your land? Land Preservation Agreement (conservation easement) (PDF) 1 Page Fact Sheet-Download and pass it on! Whether you own farm, forest, meadow, wetlands or lake/stream front property, you can preserve it. NOTE: Corporate owned lands (camps, clubs etc.) are subject to different income tax deductions with conservation easements than private landowners. Always consult with a qualified tax attorney.
	Frequently Asked Questions Preserve Your Land FAQ's
	New Tax Incentives Extended! Tax incentives for conservation easement donors (PDF) Congress extends incentives for landowners (retroactive to January 1, 2008, good through December 31, 2009.)
	Steps to Protecting Your Land Steps to donating a land preservation agreement (conservation easement)

Always consult with a qualified tax attorney.

How to protect your land

Land Protection Options
for Landowners (1pg PDF)
Download and pass it on!

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