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Abstract: Conservation easements have many positive benefits to society which include land preservation and protection of natural resources. Often, they are designated in perpetuity, which makes them difficult to modify and presents challenges in the face of a changing climate, landscape, and ecosystem (Owley, 2011). This content analysis assessed the conservation easements located in Strafford ... read moreCounty, New Hampshire, in order to understand their preparedness to handle land use modifications and the amendment process. A majority of the easements in Strafford County can be characterized as encouraging open space, natural resource and habitat protection. Most do not have an amendment provision, making them less prepared to adapt to future land use needs. Amendment provisions should be included in future agreements to facilitate the modification process. It appeared that easement holders are working in close collaboration with the Charitable Trusts Unit during the amendment process which should continue to occur.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2018.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
Advisor: Jon Witten.
Committee: Mary Davis.
Keyword: Land use planning.read less
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