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2023 Landowner Newsletter Vol. 1
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Swicegood Ranch
WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR LAND
DONATED CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
The most common type of Conservation Easement is a donated Easement. In these instances, the landowner donates the full value of the Conservation Easement, which can often be used to obtain substantial tax benefits for the landowner. Shasta Land Trust assists property owners to complete these transactions and craft the terms of each Easement.
PURCHASED CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
In some cases, Shasta Land Trust may be able to secure funding to purchase a Conservation Easement from landowners. This strategy works only for large properties which have substantial conservation values. Purchasing Easements generally requires a longer time period in which to complete the transaction, and the tax benefits to the landowner may be reduced or eliminated as compared to a donated Easement.
BARGAIN SALE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
Another common method involves a partial purchase of an Easement, which is sold to the Trust at less than the full fair market value. Such transactions are called “Bargain Sales,” and can often offer a blend of cash and tax benefits which can be a very appealing combination to some landowners.
