Property Ownership

A Virginia owner places a conservation easement on their property. This typically means:

AThe owner must sell the property to the state within 5 years
BThe owner voluntarily restricts certain development or uses to protect the land's natural or historic values✓ Correct
CThe owner receives a guaranteed income from the state
DThe owner transfers all ownership rights to a land trust

Explanation

A conservation easement is a voluntary, legally binding agreement that restricts certain uses of the property to protect conservation values, while the owner retains title and other uses not restricted by the easement.

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