Colorado Open Lands

Landowner Services

"How do I choose the best method of preserving my land?"
This question is frequently asked by concerned landowners.

First, get a good overview of all the available methods. Click here to get the big picture

HarebellsWhat is a land trust?  Not really sure what a land trust can do for you?  Click here to find out more.

Now that you know what a land trust is, what are some things you should consider when choosing a land trust?  Click here to find some ideas on questions to ask.

If a conservation easement seems to be one particularly interesting method of preserving land, click here to see the steps involved.

If you want to locate a land trust near you, click here.

Are you looking for a financial planner, appraiser or attorney to assist with preserving your land?  Click here for a list of professionals who assist with land conservation

Hartsel BarnIf you want to know more about the tax benefits available to a landowners using a conservation easement, click here.

Colorado Open Lands created this section of our Web site to address concerns and issues of interest to landowners.  If you have suggestions about how we may improve the information available, please e-mail us at info@coloradoopenlands.org.  We want to serve you as best as we can.

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