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Resources for Conservation Easement Donors

• Model Easement
• Disclosure: Claiming Tax Benefits for Your Full or Partial Gift of a Conservation Easement​
• Conservation Easement Processing Steps​
• Mineral Rights Guide for Landowners
• Conservation Easement Program Policy

Appraisal Resources:

• List of Appraisers that are Appraisal Institute Designated or Associate Members who have successfully passed the Valuation of Conservation Easements Professional Development Program
• IRS Notice 2006-96 “Guidance Regarding Appraisal Requirements for Noncash Charitable Contributions
• What is a Qualified Appraisal?
  

Tax Benefit Resources:

• Tax Benefits Information Sheet
• Federal Income Tax - IRS Form 8283
• Instructions for IRS Form 8283
• State Tax Credit - Form 502CR
• Conservation Property Tax Credit Application
• IRS Publications
  • IRS Publication 526: This IRS publication explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions.
  • IRS Publication 561: This IRS publication is designed to help donors and appraisers determine the value of your non-cash charitable contribution given to qualified organizations.
  • IRS Publication 1771: This IRS publication explains charitable contributions–substantiation and Disclosure Requirements.
  • Internal Revenue Code, Section 170(h): QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTIONS, AS AMENDED
  • Federal Treas. Reg. 1.170A-14: Qualified conservation contributions.
  • Conservation Easement Audit Technique guide: The purpose of this IRS publication is to provide guidance for the e​xamination ​of charitable contributions of conservation easements. Users of this guide will learn about the general requirements for charitable contributions and additional requirements for contributions of conservation easements.

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Conservation and Management Information

• Landowner Application - For Approval or Interpretation Requests
• Forest Stewardship Plan - The Key to Forest Management
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines for Forest Harvest Operations in Maryland
• USDA Cost Share Programs
  • Conservation Reserve Program
  • Environmental Quality Incentives Program
  • Agricultural Management Assistance

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Maryland's Preservation Programs

• Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
• Rural Legacy Program
• Maryland Historical Trust
• Forest Legacy Program
• Program Open Space
• Land Trust Alliance
• ​ Natural Resources Conservation Service
• GreenPrint
• Civil War Trust
• Easement Revitalization Guidebook
• String of Pearls

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