Land Use & Zoning
In Virginia, a 'fee simple' ownership of land coupled with a conservation easement conveyed to a land trust means the owner:
ALost all development rights permanently
BRetains ownership and other rights not conveyed in the easement, while development rights are restricted✓ Correct
CMust farm the land
DCannot sell the property
Explanation
A conservation easement restricts specified uses (usually development) while the landowner retains ownership and can sell, devise, or use the property for permitted purposes. The restrictions run with the land perpetually.
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