Georgia Water/Laws/Uniform Conservation Easement Act

Georgia Uniform Conservation Easement Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 44-10-1 to 8

General Description

The Act creates the standards for the use of conservation easements for the purpose of protecting forest, open-spaces, and agricultural land. A conservation easement is a restriction on a piece of land that prevents development and maintains the land in its current state. These provisions do not directly relate to water resources, but the conservation measures may help to maintain natural waterways and water quality.

Creation and recordation

A conservation easement is created, transferred, and recorded in the same way as other easements. The easement is recorded in the county Superior Court.

Practical Information

A conservation easement is a way to protect a piece of green space into the future. Placing a conservation easement on a piece of property can result in tax advantages for the land owner. These easements are often held and managed by community nonprofit groups such as land trusts.

References

• O.C.G.A. §§ 44-10-1 to 8