Conservation Trust
/ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən trʌst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal entity established to hold and manage property or funds dedicated to the preservation and protection of natural, cultural, or historical resources.
The conservation trust was established to maintain the wildlife sanctuary in perpetuity.
- (n.) A form of trust that governs the use of land or property to achieve specified conservation goals, often restricting development or alteration.
Property owners transferred the land to a conservation trust to ensure its environmental preservation.
Forms
- conservation trust
- conservation trusts
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Commentary
Conservation trusts often function as nonprofit entities and involve restrictive covenants or easements; precise drafting is crucial to define permitted uses and enforce conservation goals.
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