Conservation Easements for Forest Landowners and their Advisers - Savannah
Coastal Georgia Center, Savannah State University, 305 Fahm St. Savannah, GA 31401
Sponsored By: Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
Date: Oct 04, 2018 08:00 AM to Oct 05, 2018 12:30 PM
Brochure
Brochure with optional mail-in registration form
Purpose/About the Course
The purpose of this course is to provide a working knowledge of conservation easements as a land-use control. It provides guidance on drafting conservation easement agreements to achieve landowner goals for their property. Land Trusts discuss their philosophy of land use protection and what they can offer landowners. This course offers a comprehensive overview of legal, appraisal, base line information, tax incentives, and other inputs needed for a successful conservation easement agreement.
Objectives
The objective is to provide guidance for attendees in reaching a sustainable agreement for protecting forest land. A framework is offered for analyzing protection goals for reaching a successful agreement in the context of legal constraints and tax incentives.
You will learn:
*How easements affect land use
*The advantages/disadvantages of easements
*Which agencies and organizations can accept easements
*Tax aspects of easements
*How to plan for an easement
Who Will Benefit?
Landowners with an interest in protecting their forest property from development or other exploitation should attend. Foresters, accountants, attorneys, appraisers, and wildlife resource managers who work with landowners will benefit.
Special Needs
If you require special services or dietary considerations, please contact Ingvar Elle at 706-583-0566 or e-mail him at ingvar@uga.edu by September 21, 2018.
Directions and Parking
For directions enter "305 Fahm St. Savannah, GA" into the Googlemaps.com directions finder.
Parking at the event is free for charge.
Cancellations
Notice must be received by 5:00 p.m. September 21, 2018 to receive a refund.
Contact Ingvar Elle at 706-583-0566.
Hotel Accommodations
We have a room block with Courtyard Marriott, Savannah Historic District, 415 West Liberty Street, Savannah, GA (912-790-8287) for the nights of October 3 and 4 at a rate of $139.00 plus tax, per night. Use the event code “Conservation Easement Seminar.” Please reserve room by September 3, 2018.
If you have any questions please contact James T. Johnson at 706-308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
