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Conservation easement

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A legal agreement that restricts land use to preserve habitat and biodiversity while providing tax benefits to landowners.

AP course connection

Topic 9.9: 9.9 Endangered Species

Unit 9