Land Conservation

Conserving land is a wonderful legacy for landowner and the environment as a whole. Because conservation is usually perpetual, and will restrict future use of a parcel, it is important for landowners considering conservation to understand the legal documents involved. Therefore, legal representation in any conservation transactions is advisable. Once a conservation easement is in place, amendments or modifications sometimes become necessary for landowners or for the conservation organization holding the easement. In those situations, legal representation assures a landowner’s goals for the property continue. Let me put my experience in land conservation, along with my legal experience, to work assisting you in your next conservation transaction.

Services Provided for Landowners by Flender Law Office:

• Advice regarding land conservation options
• Review of draft conservation easements and other documents
• Representation in easement amendment/modification

Flender Law Office also offers representation to local or regional land trusts and other organizations in conservation or other land transactions, provided the representation does not conflict with the representation of our individual landowner clients in conservation transactions.

Internet Resources About Land Conservation:

• General Information about Land Conservation, including basics and conservation options:
  • From Lake Champlain Land Trust
  • From Vermont Land Trust
  • From the Land Trust Alliance