High Country News reports on a simmering conflict over the development of California’s Tejon Ranch, an area of the Sierra … More
Tag: conservation easements
Detroiters against free trees?
In 2014, a nonprofit tried to give thousands of trees to Detroit residents, but many declined the offer. A recent … More
The Takings Clause can protect conservation, if there’s a market for environmental benefits
On July 20th, federal agents invaded the National Butterfly Center’s property, unannounced and without permission, and began to rip through … More
Can “perpetual” conservation easements be updated to changing circumstances?
Conservation easements are an increasingly important tool for protecting the environment. Roughly 24 million acres in the United States are … More
Conservation easements must be interpreted to encourage cooperation not conflict
Biased interpretations of conservation easements sacrifice long-term conservation benefits for short-term gain.
