- Land covered by a conservation easement is still privately owned land, with the only restrictions on the land use being those agreed upon by the developer and easement holder at the time the subdivision is platted.
- Private property owners maintain all responsibilities of a landowner unless otherwise stipulated in the conservation easement deed agreement.
- Private property owners retain rights to privacy giving access only to the easement holder for inspection and enforcement purposes.
- Easements do not require the private property owner to provide public access.
- Camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting are allowed with landowner permission where local ordinances allow.
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Conservation Easements 
