Category Archives: conservation easements

Hundreds of acres of Garrett County farmland preserved

Posted on September 22, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Easement on property owned by state delegate will protect Bear CreekMatthew BieniekThe Cumberland Times-News Wed Sep 21, 2011, 11:27 PM EDT OAKLAND — The state Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved funding aimed at preserving hundreds of acres of … Continue reading →

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Butterflies protected at Kitzmiller sanctuary

Posted on September 20, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Baltimore checkerspot, state insect, found on 15-acre propertyFor the Cumberland Times-NewsMon Sep 20, 2010, 07:53 AM EDT — KITZMILLER — Land-owners in the Kitzmiller area operating as Woodhill, LLC have decided to protect 15 acres that are home to rare … Continue reading →

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770 acres of land protected in Garrett County by MET

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! It’s only $9.95 a year! The Republican points out that 770 acres of land are currently protected in Garrett County through the Maryland Environmental Trust. There lots of good reasons, including tax … Continue reading →

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Common Questions about Conservation Easements

Posted on January 22, 2009 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

From the Maryland DNR website: How does it work? Commonly Asked Questions about Conservation Easements What is a conservation easement? A conservation easement is a tool for landowners to protect natural resources and preserve scenic open space. The landowner who … Continue reading →

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