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Conservation Easements, Restoration, Funding Opportunities Streams Floodplains Riparian Zones Transitional area between water and land ecosystems Wetlands, and Wetland Soils Large woodlots What is a conservation easement?

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Conservation Easements, Restoration, Funding Opportunities

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▪ Streams ▪ Floodplains ▪ Riparian Zones ▪ Transitional area between water and land ecosystems ▪ Wetlands, and Wetland Soils ▪ Large woodlots

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What is a conservation easement?

▪ A deed restriction placed on a piece of property to protect resources associated

with that parcel forever. Types of land protected under a conservation easements include.

▪Rivers, Streams, and Lakeshores ▪Natural habitat for wildlife ▪Scenic landscapes and lands that have local, cultural or historical significance

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What activities are NOT allowed on a conservation easement?

▪ Restrictions vary on an easement by easement basis.

Prohibited activities may include:

▪ Drilling and Mining ▪ Building Construction ▪ Timber Harvesting ▪ Mowing and Spraying ▪ Erection of Power lines or other utilities

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What activities are allowed on a conservation easement?

▪ Camping, fishing, hiking, hunting etc. are allowed with landowner permission where local ordinances

allow

▪ Landowner retains rights to privacy, access ▪ Easements on private land and not public ▪ Anything consistent with deed restrictions ▪ Firewood

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Why grant a conservation easement?

Protect property and natural resources from impending development – in

perpetuity

Financial gain if selling easement

Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Fund Wetland Reserve Program

Tax benefits if donating easement
Property Tax Reduction
Post Construction BMP

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▪ Agricultural Easements ▪ Environmental Covenants ▪ Fee Simple Acquisition

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Definition: the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition Why is restoration needed?

▪ Wetlands were drained for agricultural uses ▪ Streams were modified for drainage ▪ Woodlands were cleared for development ▪ Impervious surfaces and lack of stormwater controls led to degraded streams

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KYLE WILSON Conservation Program Manager Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District 1404 Goodale Blvd. Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43212 cell: 614-512-4356 email: kwilson@franklinswcd.org We are here to help!