Property Ownership

In South Carolina, what is a 'conservation easement'?

AAn easement allowing government access for conservation purposes
BA voluntary legal agreement permanently limiting use of land to protect its natural, scenic, or conservation values✓ Correct
CAn easement allowing hikers to cross private land
DA government purchase of land for conservation

Explanation

A conservation easement is a voluntary, recorded agreement between a landowner and a qualified organization (land trust, government) that permanently restricts development and use of the land to protect conservation values. In SC, conservation easements can provide federal income tax deductions and property tax benefits.

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