Sam and Cody are joined by veteran conservation professional and Director of Conservation, Crystal Cockman. Crystal explains exactly what a conservation easement is, the benefits, both to the natural world and the human population. Combatting the single most threatening enemy of wildlife and nature in NC: Fragmentation. Crystal answers questions including; How can a private land owner benefit from a conservation easement? Is a conservation easement right for every property? Is there a monetary benefit to working with a conservation group on an easement? How a consumer can purchase property and be conservation-minded while watching their wallet. Crystal breaks down how the public directly benefits from private land conservation. She covers what other tools are in the conservation toolbox for achieving conservation feng shui! Why a local land trust is relevant to everyone. How to acquire the perfect stick with a plethora of uses. 

Disclaimer: No member of Three Rivers Land Trust Staff is a certified tax professional authorized to give tax advice.  Any individual investigating tax benefits and/or monetary gains for conservation easements or otherwise should contact a tax professional to determine individual circumstances. In addition, when considering easements, these require an attorney, tax professional, and conservation group/specialist as each property may vary.

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