Property Ownership
Vermont's conservation easement program allows landowners to:
ASell their development rights to the state while retaining ownership and use of the land
BPermanently protect their land from certain development by conveying an easement to a qualified organization✓ Correct
CLease their land to the state for conservation
DTransfer their land to the state in exchange for property tax relief
Explanation
A conservation easement permanently restricts development of the land according to agreed-upon terms. The landowner donates or sells the easement to a qualified land trust or government entity while retaining ownership and agreed uses.
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