Conservation Easements | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: February 7, 2023

Maryland Consulting & Industrial Foresters Directory - University of Maryland Extension Fact Sheet #1059 (revised February 2023)

The Maryland Consulting and Industrial Foresters Directory lists licensed professional foresters who offer a wide range of services to woodland property owners. Services include forest stewardship plans, timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement, and much more. The Directory is for reference only and is not an endorsement of any forester listed.

Updated: November 8, 2022

Natural Area Management Services Directory: Stream Restoration

Stream restoration projects help property owners and/or managers return disturbed areas to a healthier ecosystem. Providers of stream restoration engineering and infrastructure are available at the link provided.

Updated: July 14, 2022

Taxes and Land Preservation: Computing the Capital Gains Tax (FS-780)

Maryland had established a variety of programs to assist in the preservation of farmland. This fact sheet, revised in December 2014, presents information vital for computing the capital gains tax. Authors: Lori Lynch and Paul Goeringer; Title: Taxes and Land Preservation: Computing the Capital Gains Tax (FS-780)

Updated: September 30, 2021

Maryland Small Acreage Professional Foresters Directory (Fact Sheet 1067)

The consulting and industrial professional foresters listed in this publication are willing to work with small acreage woodland owners to encourage healthy and sustainable woodlands.

Updated: May 6, 2021

Sources of Information and Guidance for Forest Stewards - University of Maryland Extension Fact Sheet #624

Forest land can be managed for a variety of benefits, including timber, wildlife, recreation, and soil and water conservation. This publication describes services offered to private forest owners by public agencies and private organizations in Maryland.

Updated: February 4, 2021

Farmland Preservation: An Estate Planning Tool (Fact Sheet #779)

This fact sheet presents several ways agricultural land preservation may be an estate-planning tool for your farm family.

Updated: February 4, 2021

It's Your Legacy: A Maryland Landowner's Guide to Conservation-Based Estate Planning

Making decisions about the future of your land may seem overwhelming. It can be difficult to initiate conversations with your family, to sort out the different professionals involved in estate planning, and to know how to take the first step. This publication can help get you started, and discusses the types of professionals who will help make it happen.

Updated: February 4, 2021

Working Forest Conservation Easements: A Primer for Forest Landowners

If forest landowners want to ensure that their forest stewardship efforts extend beyond their tenure, they must take charge of the direction and long-term future of their land. A Working Forest Conservation Easement may be the answer.

Updated: February 3, 2021

How to Lease Your Land With a Conservation Easement (FS-1049)

A conservation easement is a right or power which a landowner gives to a third party. Landowners may choose to donate easements for a variety of reasons, including tax benefits and/ or an interest in land conservation for environmental or other concerns. This guide walks through some legal considerations for landowners interested in leasing land with an easement for agricultural use.