1The Land Trust for County Page 1 of 12Recording Requested by andWhen Recorded Mail To:LAND TRUST FOR COUNTY , California Telephone: ( ) - DEED OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT[FOR AGRICULTURE & WILDLIFE HABITAT RESOURCES] This DEED OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT is made this day of , 20
, by
("LANDOWNER"), in favor of THE LAND TRUST FOR
COUNTY, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("LAND TRUST"), for the
purpose of granting in perpetuity the Agricultural Conservation Easement and associated
rights described below.
WHEREAS, LANDOWNER is the owner in fee simple of certain real property located inthe unincorporated portion of the County of , State of
California, identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. , and more particularly described in
"Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property possesses unique [farming, grazing and/or ranching]resources (collectively "Agricultural Resources") and [open space, scenic, wetlands, oakwoodlands, natural habitat and/or historic] values (collectively "Conservation Values") of
great importance to LANDOWNER, the people of County and the
people of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Property has a long history of agricultural operations, containssignificant areas with soil classifications designated as and has
been identified by the Natural Resource Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture as farmland of statewide and local importance in accordance
with the classification standards of that agency; and
WHEREAS, the Property further possesses outstanding Conservation Values andconsists in part of
[insert
description of open space, scenic, wetlands, oak woodlands, natural habitat and/or historic
values], the preservation and management of which is consistent with the present and
continued use of the Property for agricultural production and open space purposes;
andWHEREAS, LANDOWNER intends that the Property be maintained in agriculturalproduction and that the Conservation Values of the Property be preserved by the
continuation of the agricultural uses that have proven historically compatible with such
values; andWHEREAS, the County of has established an Agricultural
Element and other policies and zoning ordinances to help preserve County's
productive agricultural lands; and
WHEREAS, LANDOWNER intends, as the owner of the Property, to convey to LAND
2TRUST the right to preserve and protect the Agricultural Resources and Conservation
Values of the Property in perpetuity; andWHEREAS, LAND TRUST is a publicly supported, tax-exempt nonprofit organization,qualified under Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section
23701d of the California Revenue & Taxation Code, whose primary purpose is the
preservation and protection of land in its agricultural, [natural habitat,] open space and
scenic conditions; and WHEREAS, the LAND TRUST agrees, by acceptance of this Easement, to honor theintentions of LANDOWNER stated herein to preserve and protect in perpetuity the
Agricultural Resources and Conservation Values of the Property for the benefit of this
generation and future generations to come; andWHEREAS, the specific Agricultural Resources and Conservation Values of the Propertyare further documented in an inventory of relevant features of the Property, dated , on file in the office of LAND TRUST ("Baseline
Inventory") and incorporated herein by reference, which consists of reports, maps,
photographs and other documentation that the parties agree provides an accurate
representation of the Property as of the date of this Easement and which is intended to
serve as an objective information baseline for monitoring compliance with the terms of this
Easement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, andrestrictions contained herein, and pursuant to the laws of the State of California, includingSections 815-816 of the California Civil Code, LANDOWNER does hereby voluntarily
grant to LAND TRUST an Agricultural Conservation Easement ("Easement") in perpetuity
over the Property of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth, and
LAND TRUST hereby accepts said Easement.1. PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this Easement to assure that the Property willforever remain in agricultural use for the production of food and fiber by preserving andprotecting in perpetuity its Agricultural Resources, character, use and utility, and to
prevent any use of the Property that would significantly impair or interfere with its
Agricultural Resources, character, use or utility. It is also the intent of this Easement to
protect and preserve the Conservation Values of the Property to the extent those values are
also consistent with continued agricultural use of the Property. In the event that conflicts
arise between agricultural use and the Conservation Values, every effort shall be made to
make agricultural use primary while also being compatible with the preservation of the Conservation Values [especially the wetlands and/or oak woodlands resources of the
Property].2. AFFIRMATIVE RIGHTS CONVEYED TO LAND TRUST. To accomplish the
purpose of this Easement, the following rights and interests are conveyed to LAND
TRUST by this Easement:(a) Identify Resources and Values. To identify, preserve and protect in perpetuity the
Agricultural Resources (including the character, use, utility, and soil and water quality) and
the Conservation Values of the Property.(b) Monitor Uses and Practices. To enter upon, inspect, observe, and studythe Property for the purposes of identifying the current uses and practices thereon and thebaseline condition thereof, and to monitor the uses and practices regarding the Property to
3determine whether they are consistent with this Easement. Such entry shall be permitted upon prior notice to LANDOWNER, and shall be made in a manner that will not
unreasonably interfere with LANDOWNER's use and quiet enjoyment of the Property.(c) Prevent Inconsistent Uses. To prevent any activity on or use of theProperty that is inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement and to require the
restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by any
inconsistent activity or use. However, it is the intention of this Easement not to limit
LANDOWNER's discretion to employ various choices of agricultural, farming and ranching uses and management practices within the Property so long as those uses and
practices are consistent with the purpose and terms of this Easement.(d) Provide Signage. To erect and maintain a sign or signs or other appropriate markers in
prominent locations on the Property, visible from a public road, bearing information
indicating that the Property is protected by LANDOWNER and LAND TRUST.The wording of the information shall be determined by LANDOWNER and LAND
TRUST, but shall clearly indicate that the Property is privately owned and not open to the
public. LAND TRUST shall be responsible for the costs of erecting and maintaining such
signs or markers.3. PERMITTED USES AND PRACTICES. LANDOWNER and LAND TRUSTintend that this Easement shall confine the uses of the Property to agricultural, ranching,
farming and residential uses associated with the permitted uses of the Property, and such
other related uses as are described herein. The following uses and practices, if in
accordance with federal, state and county laws and ordinances, and to the extent not
inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement, are permitted:(a) Residential Use. To allow LANDOWNER and/or its caretaker and/orlessee/sublessee to reside on the Property in structures approved for residential use, as
specified herein:(i) Existing Residential Use. Existing single-family residences and residential accessory
structures may be repaired, reasonably enlarged and replaced within the development
envelope(s) shown on Exhibit . [Identify each existing residential building
and/or envelope on exhibit map.]
(ii) Additional Residential Use. No more than additional single-
family residences may be developed on the Property within the development envelope(s)
shown on Exhibit .
(iii) Accessory structures allowed for each single family residence permitted herein shall
be located within the development envelope, and are limited to a single, separate guest
house or artist studio; and such incidental residential accessory structures as are permitted
for a single agricultural parcel by the county zoning ordinance.(b) Engage in Agricultural Uses. Except as specifically prohibited in Paragraph 4, to
engage in any and all agricultural uses of the Property in accordance with sound,generally accepted agricultural management practices. The term "agricultural uses" shall
be defined as
[breeding, raising, pasturing, and grazing livestock of every nature and description for the
production of food and fiber; breeding, raising and boarding horses, bees, poultry andother fowl; planting, raising, harvesting and producing agricultural, aquacultural,
4horticultural and forestry crops and products of every nature and description; and theprocessing, storage, and sale, including direct retail sale to the public, of crops and
products harvested and produced on the Property. Such agricultural uses shall not result in
[significant impacts on existing wetlands and/or oak woodlands,] significant soil degradation, significant pollution or degradation of any surface or subsurface waters or significant impairment of open space vistas, and shall be consistent with the purpose of this
Easement.(c) Maintenance and Repair. To maintain, repair and replace existing structures, fences,
roads, ditches, water lines, and other improvements on the Property; and to develop
additional, including, but not limited to, a residence, (d) Agricultural Structures and Improvements. To construct, maintain, repairand replace additional improvements reasonably necessary for the agricultural uses of theProperty, including but not limited to barns, shops, garages, roads, fences, ditches, water
wells, water lines and other facilities; provided, however, that LANDOWNER has
obtained the prior written approval of LAND TRUST for the construction of any such
additional improvements, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.(e) Water Resources. To develop and maintain such water resources and improvements on
the Property as are necessary or convenient for agricultural, conservation and residential
uses in a manner consistent with the purpose of this Easement; provided such activities
will ensure preservation and protection of the Agricultural Resources and ConservationValues of the Property.(f) Use of Agrichemicals. To use agrichemicals, including, but not limited to,fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides in those amounts and with such frequency
of application necessary to accomplish reasonable agricultural purposes; provided that such
use shall be in accordance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, and such use
shall be carefully circumscribed near surface water.(g) Control of Animals. To control predatory and problem rodents and other animals by the
use of selective control techniques.(h) Utility Easements. To provide for utility easements to public and quasi-publicutilities in furtherance of the purpose of this Easement, and for existing agricultural andresidential uses of the Property.4. PROHIBITED USES. Any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the
purpose of this Easement is prohibited. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the following activities and uses are inconsistent with the Agricultural Resourcesand Conservation Values of this Easement and are expressly prohibited: (a) Subdivision. The division, subdivision, or de facto subdivision of theProperty; provided, however, that a lease of a portion or all of the Property for agricultural
use shall not be prohibited by this paragraph. The LANDOWNER and LAND TRUST
agree that the Property consists of legal parcels and that no additional, separate legal
parcels currently exist within the Easement Area that may be recognized by a certificate of compliance pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.35 based upon previous patent or
deed conveyances, subdivisions or surveys. LANDOWNER will not apply for or otherwise
seek recognition of additional legal parcels within the Easement Area based on certificates of compliance or any other authority. LANDOWNER reserves the right to change the
location of the four legal parcels by adjusting the lot lines.(b) Commercial or Industrial Uses. The establishment of any non-agricultural
5commercial or industrial uses, including the construction, placement or erection of anycommercial signs or billboards; provided, however, that neither agriculture nor the
production or processing of food and fiber products as contemplated by the provisions of
this Easement shall be considered commercial or industrial use.(c) Roads or Structures. The construction, reconstruction, or replacement ofany road or structure within the Property, except as provided in this Easement.(d) Motorized Vehicles. The use of motorized and/or off-road vehicles,except by LANDOWNER or others under LANDOWNER's control for agricultural,
residential or related uses of the Property; provided that other uses of motorized and/or off-
road vehicles may be permitted within the Property when necessary for maintenance of
utilities or for emergency purposes.(e) Dumping or Disposal. The dumping or other disposal of wastes, refuseor debris on the Property, except for organic material which is generated by permitted
agricultural uses on the Property; provided that such dumping or disposal or organic
materials shall be
or
[limited to the area designated on the map attached hereto as "Exhibit B" and
incorporated herein by reference and] in accordance with applicable federal, state and
county laws and
generally accepted agricultural management practices.(f) Erosion. Any use or activity which causes significant degradation of topsoil quality,
significant pollution or a significant increase in the risk of erosion.(g) Alteration of Topography. Any alteration of the general topography ornatural drainage of the Property, including, without limitation, the excavation or removal
of soil, sand, gravel or rock, except as may be required for
[maintenance of roadways, construction or maintenance
of buildings or other] uses within the Property and permitted herein. [Any such excavation
or removal shall be limited to locations which total less than two percent (2%) of the
acreage of the Property, shall not be visible from any public road or trail, shall not
significantly impair or interfere with the Conservation Values of the Property, and all such
disturbed areas shall be restored to their natural original state when no longer needed for
such uses. In addition, any excavation or removal of soil, sand, gravel or rock shall be
permitted only to the extent permitted under Internal Revenue Code Section 170(h)(5) and
applicable Treasury Regulations. No such excavation or removal shall occur without prior
written permission from the LAND TRUST, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.]]
(h) Watercourses. The alteration or manipulation of watercourses located on the Property or the creation of new water impoundments or watercourses for any purpose otherthan permitted agricultural uses of the Property [and/or enhancement of natural habitatvalues].(i) Animal Feedlots or Greenhouses. The construction, maintenance or use of any
commercial animal feedlot or greenhouse structures on the Property; provided,however, that locations which total less than two percent (2%) of the acreage of the
Property may be used for animal feedlots that are restricted to animals raised on the
Property and/or greenhouse structures which are used for the growing of seedlings or
6plants which will be transplanted to areas within the Property; and, provided further, that
such locations are cited away from the viewsheds of any public roads or trails .](j) Other Incompatible Uses. The use of the Property for construction oroperation of a golf course, commercial recreational facility, Christmas tree farm,
[commercial poultry or hog facility, horse breeding facility] or similar high intensity
activity.5. RESERVED RIGHTS. LANDOWNER reserves to itself, and to its personalrepresentatives, heirs, successors and assigns, all rights accruing from the ownership of theProperty, including the right to engage in or permit or invite others to engage in all uses of
the Property that are not expressly prohibited herein and are not inconsistent with the
purpose of this Easement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following
rights are expressly reserved:(a) Water Rights. All right, title, and interest in and to all tributary and non-tributarywater, water rights, and related interest in, on, under or appurtenant to the Property;provided, however, that such water rights are used on the Property in a manner consistent
with the purpose of this Easement.(b) Mineral Rights. All right, title, and interest in subsurface oil, gas, andminerals; provided, however, that the manner of exploration for, and extraction of any oil,
gas or minerals shall be only by a subsurface method, shall not damage, impair or endanger
the protected Agricultural Resources or Conservation Values of the Property, and shall be
limited to such activities as are permitted under Internal Revenue Code Section 170(h)(5)
and applicable Treasury Regulations.6. NOTICE AND APPROVAL. The purpose of requiring LANDOWNER to notify LAND
TRUST prior to undertaking certain permitted activities is to afford LAND TRUST an
adequate opportunity to monitor the activities in question to ensure that they are designed
and carried out in a manner that is not inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement.Whenever notice is required [insert relevant paragraph references], LANDOWNER shall
notify LAND TRUST in writing not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date
LANDOWNER intends to undertake the activity in question. The notice shall describe the
nature, scope, design, location and any other material aspect of the proposed activity in
sufficient detail to permit LAND TRUST to make an informed judgment as to its
consistency with the purpose of this Easement. LAND TRUST shall respond in writing
within twenty (20) days of receipt of LANDOWNER’s written request. LAND TRUST’s
approval may be withheld only upon a reasonable determination by LAND TRUST that
the action as proposed would be inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement.7. ARBITRATION. If a dispute arises between the parties concerning the consistency of
any existing or proposed use or activity with the purpose of this Easement, eitherparty is encouraged to refer the dispute to arbitration as an alternative to judicial
proceedings by request made in writing upon the other.8. LAND TRUST'S REMEDIES.(a) Notice of Violation. If LAND TRUST determines that a violation of anyof the terms, conditions, covenants or restrictions contained in this Easement has occurred
or is threatened, LAND TRUST shall give written notice to LANDOWNER of such
violation and demand corrective action sufficient to cure the violation and, where the
violation involves injury to the Property resulting from any use or activity inconsistent
with the purpose of this Easement, to restore that portion of the Property so injured.
7(b) Injunctive Relief. If LANDOWNER fails to cure the violation within athirty (30) day period after receipt of notice thereof from LAND TRUST, or fails to
continue diligently to cure such violation until finally cured, LAND TRUST may bring an
action at law or in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this
Easement, to enjoin the violation by temporary or permanent injunction, to recover any
damages to which it may be entitled for violation of the terms of this Easement or injury to
any Conservation Values, including damages for any loss thereof, and to require the
restoration of the Property to the condition that existed prior to any such injury.(c) Damages. LAND TRUST shall be entitled to recover damages for violation of the
terms of this Easement or injury to any of the Conservation Values protected bythis Easement, including, without limitation, damages for the loss of Agricultural
Resources and/or Conservation Values. Without limiting LANDOWNER’s liability
therefor, LAND TRUST, in its sole discretion, may apply any damages recovered to the
cost of undertaking any corrective action on the Property.(d) Emergency Enforcement. If LAND TRUST, in its sole discretion,determines that circumstances require immediate action to prevent or mitigate significant
damage to the protected values of the Property, LAND TRUST may pursue its remedies
under this Paragraph without waiting for the period provided for correction to expire.(e) Scope of Relief. LAND TRUST's rights under this Paragraph shall applyequally to threatened as well as actual violations of the terms of this Easement, andLANDOWNER agrees that LAND TRUST's remedies at law for any violation of the terms
of this Easement are inadequate and that LAND TRUST shall be entitled to the injunctive
relief described in this Paragraph, both prohibitive and mandatory, in addition to such other
relief to which LAND TRUST may be entitled, including specific performance of the
terms of this Easement, without the necessity of proving either actual damages or the
inadequacy of otherwise available legal remedies. LAND TRUST's remedies described in
this Paragraph shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all remedies now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity.(f) Costs of Enforcement. Any reasonable costs incurred by LAND TRUSTin enforcing the terms of this Easement against LANDOWNER, including, without
limitation, costs and expenses of suit and reasonable attorneys' fees, and any costs of
restoration necessitated by LANDOWNER's violation of the terms of this Easement shall
be borne by LANDOWNER; provided however that LANDOWNER shall not be
responsible for the costs of restoration necessary to remedy damage to the Property caused
by the conduct of third parties acting without permission or knowledge of LANDOWNER.
The prevailing party in any action brought pursuant to the provisions of this Easement
shall be entitled to recovery of its reasonable costs of suit, including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, from the other party. (g) Enforcement Discretion. Enforcement of the terms of this Easementshall be at the discretion of LAND TRUST, and any forbearance by LAND TRUST to
exercise its rights under this Easement shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver by
LAND TRUST of such rights or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other terms
of this Easement, or of its rights under the Easement. No delay or omission by LAND
TRUST in the exercise of any right or remedy upon any breach by LANDOWNER shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver, and LANDOWNER hereby
waives any defense of laches, estoppel or prescription.
89. ACTS BEYOND LANDOWNER'S CONTROL. Nothing contained in this Easement
shall be construed to entitle LAND TRUST to bring any action against LANDOWNER for
any injury to or change in the Property resulting from causes beyond LANDOWNER's
control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm and earth movement, oractions by persons outside the control and knowledge of LANDOWNER, or from any
prudent action by LANDOWNER under emergency conditions, to prevent, abate or
mitigate significant injury to the Property resulting from such causes.10. PUBLIC ACCESS. No right of access by the general public to any portion ofthe Property is conveyed by this Easement.11. COSTS AND LIABILITIES. LANDOWNER retains all responsibilities andshall bear all costs and liabilities of any kind related to the ownership, operation, upkeep
and maintenance of the Property, including payment of property taxes and assessments of
any kind, costs associated with fire management and agricultural regulations, and
maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
LANDOWNER remains solely responsible for obtaining any applicable governmental
permits and approvals for any construction or other activity or use permitted by this
Easement, and all such construction or other activity or use shall be undertaken in
accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations andrequirements.12. INDEMNIFICATION. LANDOWNER shall release and hold harmless,indemnify, and defend LAND TRUST and its trustees, officers, members, employees,
agents and contractors and the heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of
each of them (collectively "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liabilities,
penalties, fines, charges, costs, losses, damages, expenses, causes of action, claims, demands, orders, judgments or administrative actions, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from or in any way connected with (a) injury to or the
death of any person, or physical damage to any property, resulting from any act, omission,
condition, or other matter related to or occurring on or about the Property, regardless of
cause, except to the extent of the adjudicated proportionate fault of any of the Indemnified
Parties; (b) the violation or alleged violation of, or other failure to comply with, any state,
federal or local law, regulation or requirement, including, without limitation,
environmental or hazardous waste provisions; and (c) the obligations and costsassociated with the LANDOWNER responsibilities specified in Paragraph 11.13. ASSIGNMENT. The LAND TRUST may assign its rights and obligations underthis Easement, but only to an organization which, at the time of transfer, is qualified underSection 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (or any successor provisions),
and is authorized to acquire and hold conservation easements under California law. As a
condition of such transfer, LAND TRUST shall require that the conservation purpose set
forth in this Easement continue to be carried out and enforced.14. SUBSEQUENT TRANSFERS. LANDOWNER agrees to incorporate the termsof this Easement by reference in any deed or other legal instrument by which it divests
itself of any interest in all or a portion of the Property, including, without limitation, any
leasehold interest. The failure of LANDOWNER to perform any act required by this
Paragraph shall not affect the validity of such transfer nor shall it impair the validity of this
Easement or limit its enforceability in any way.15. EXTINGUISHMENT. If circumstances arise in the future which render the
9purpose of this Easement impossible to accomplish, this Easement can only be terminated
or extinguished, whether in whole or in part, by judicial proceedings in a court of
competent jurisdiction. The proceeds, if any, from such extinguishment to which LAND
TRUST shall be entitled, as determined by the court, shall be the stipulated fair market
value of the Easement, or proportionate part thereof.16. CONDEMNATION. If all or any part of the Property is taken by exercise ofthe power of eminent domain, or acquired by purchase in lieu of condemnation, whether bypublic, corporate or other authority, so as to terminate this Easement, in whole or in part,LANDOWNER and LAND TRUST shall act jointly to recover the full value of the
interests in the Property subject to the taking or in lieu purchase and all direct or incidental
damages resulting therefrom. All expenses reasonably incurred by LANDOWNER and
LAND TRUST in connection with the taking or in lieu purchase shall be paid out of the
amount recovered. The LAND TRUST share of the balance shall be determined by the
ratio of the value of the Easement to the value of the Property unencumbered by the
Easement.17. SUBORDINATION. If at the time of conveyance of this Easement, theProperty is subject to any mortgage or deed or trust encumbering the Property,
LANDOWNER shall obtain from the holder of any such mortgage or deed of trust an
agreement to subordinate its rights in the Property to this Easement to the extent necessary
for the LAND TRUST to enforce the purpose of this Easement in perpetuity and to prevent
any modification or extinguishment of this Easement by the exercise of any rights of the
mortgage or deed of trust holder.18. GENERAL PROVISIONS.(a) Controlling Law. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of California.(b) Liberal Construction. Any general rule of construction to the contrary notwithstanding, this Easement shall be liberally construed in favor of the grant to effect the purpose of this
Easement.(c) Severability. If any provision of this Easement, or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance, is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Easement,
or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as towhich it is found to be invalid, as the case may be, shall not be affected thereby.(d) Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of theparties with respect to the Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations,understandings, or agreements relating to the Easement, all of which are merged herein.(e) No Forfeiture. Nothing contained herein will result in a forfeiture or reversion of
LANDOWNER's title in any respect. (f) Successors in Interest. The covenants, terms, conditions, and restrictionsof this Easement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective beneficiaries, personal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns and
shall continue as a servitude running in perpetuity with the Property.(g) Notices. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or othercommunication that either party desires or is required to give to the other party shall be inwriting and either delivered personally or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the appropriate party at the address provided in this Easement or at such
10address as either party or successor in interest shall from time to time designate by written
notice to the other.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, LANDOWNER has executed this Easement and LANDTRUST has accepted this Easement as of the date first written above. This Easement shallbecome effective as of the date of recordation.LANDOWNER: [NAME] [Address] [Telephone/Fax]by LAND TRUST:THE LAND TRUST FOR COUNTY , California Telephone: / - Fax: / - by Presidentby Secretary [Notary Acknowledgments]“Exhibit A” [Legal Description of Property]“Exhibit B” [Conservation Easement Map]