Conservation Easement Deed

I. Introduction

This Conservation Easement Deed ("Deed") is made and entered into on [Date], between [Your Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Grantor," residing at [Your Company Address], and [Grantee Entity's Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee," located at [Grantee's Address].

II. Recitals

A. Background

The Grantor is the legal owner of the real property located at 123 Main Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62701, hereinafter referred to as the "Property."

The Grantor desires to conserve and protect certain conservation values associated with the Property.

The Grantee is a nonprofit organization focused on environmental conservation, dedicated to land conservation and stewardship.

III. Purpose of Conservation Easement

A. Conservation Objectives

The Grantor hereby grants a conservation easement on the Property to the Grantee to protect and preserve certain conservation values, including but not limited to:

Wildlife habitat preservation
Maintenance of scenic views
Protection of water quality
Conservation of agricultural land
Preservation of historic resources

IV. Terms of Conservation Easement

A. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

The Grantor agrees to refrain from engaging in certain activities on the Property that would impair or degrade the conservation values protected by the conservation easement, including but not limited to:

Subdivision
Commercial development
Logging
Mining

The Grantor may continue to use the Property for certain activities consistent with the conservation objectives of the easement, including but not limited to:

Farming
Forestry
Passive recreation

B. Enforcement and Monitoring

The Grantee shall have the right to enter the Property periodically to monitor compliance with the terms of the conservation easement.
The Grantee shall have the right to enforce the terms of the conservation easement through legal action in the event of any violation by the Grantor.

V. Duration and Termination

A. Duration

The conservation easement shall be perpetual and binding upon the Grantor and all subsequent owners of the Property.

B. Termination

The conservation easement may only be terminated by mutual agreement of the Grantor and the Grantee, subject to approval by any relevant regulatory authorities.

VI. Governing Law

This Deed shall be governed by and construed following the laws of [Jurisdiction].

VII. Execution

This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Conservation Easement Deed as of the date first above written.

[Your Name]

[Date Signed]

[Grantee Entity's Name]

[Date Signed]