Sentences with phrase «about conservation easements»

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Yet many syndicated conservation easements largely represent tax shelters whereby investors who don't care about the property are just buying an income tax deduction with inflated appraisals, Small said.

Keller's story — and a close look at some of the deals he's embraced — explains a lot about the battle over syndicated conservation easements.

Duffus said there is about $ 5.5 million in federal funding available to help support the effort, which likely will help the state acquire «interests» in the properties, which could include either conservation easements or direct ownership.

Purchasing conservation easements from farmers helped to accomplish all three of those goals in Kane County, Ill., about 60 miles west of Chicago, said Janice Hill, the county's farmland protection manager.