Property Ownership
An Iowa landowner grants a conservation easement to a land trust. This means:
AThe land trust takes full ownership of the property
BThe landowner restricts certain development rights permanently to protect natural or agricultural values✓ Correct
CThe property is donated to the state of Iowa
DThe landowner must open the property to public access
Explanation
A conservation easement is a voluntary, permanent restriction on development rights that the landowner grants to a land trust or government entity. The landowner retains ownership but gives up the right to develop the land.
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