TWC Conservation Easement

Do you want to protect your land forever but don’t know how? Conservation easements might be for you!

What is a conservation easement? Conservation easements are legally binding protections put in place that stay with the land forever. Even if the property is transferred, sold, or divided, conservation easements remain in place to protect the land exactly how you want it. The best part is you still own your land. 

How does it work? You define and survey the exact boundary you want to in the easement. TWC has easement templates that can guide you on the restrictions or allowances to be put in place. Owners often consult with an attorney to make sure it is exactly what you want. The easement is then recorded with the county as a permanent document connected with the land. If you’ve ever had a title search done when purchasing a property, easements are one of the items that are checked for. 

What does TWC do? Once the easement is set up, TWC performs annual inspections on the property to ensure it remains exactly the way it was intended during the initial setup of the easement. We can also provide recommendations while inspecting the property with you. We are currently finishing up our annual inspections this month. We are proud to share that TWC has protected over 1,000 acres through conservation easements!

If you would like to set up a conservation easement on your property or have questions on the process, contact TWC’s Director of Conservation and Land Management.