Data Updated: Quarterly MetadataA conservation
easement restricts the use or development of real property for the following
reasons: -Retaining or protecting natural or open-space values of the
property;-Assuring its availability for agricultural, forestall, recreational,
or open-space use;-Protecting natural resources;-Maintaining or enhancing air
or water quality; or-Preserving the historical, architectural or archaeological
aspects of the property.A landowner may convey such an easement to a public
body or a qualified private conservation organization. In Virginia, public
bodies may accept these types of easements under the Open Space Land Act, Va.
Code § 10.1-1700 et seq. Qualifying private land trusts operate under
the Conservation Easement Act, Va. Code § 10.1-1009 et seq.While this data will
be updated as needed, it may not contain recently recorded easements. There are
over 75,000 acres of land with permanent conservation easements within the
County. For more information on conservation easements, please see
www.loudoun.gov/conservationeasements
