Land Use & Zoning
In Oklahoma, a conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that:
ATransfers property ownership to a government entity
BPermanently restricts certain uses of the land to protect its conservation values while allowing the landowner to retain ownership✓ Correct
CRequires the landowner to open the land to public use
DIncreases the property's assessed value for tax purposes
Explanation
A conservation easement permanently restricts uses (such as subdivision or commercial development) of land to protect its conservation, agricultural, or scenic values. The landowner retains ownership and may receive tax benefits for the donation of the easement.
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