Case Studies: Scenic Easements
Henry Ranch, CA
An agricultural land easement allows the land owner to construct a winery but limits other construction.
Frederick County, MD
An easement protects land near historic Civil War battlefields from unchecked development.
Napa County, CA
Property once slated to become a landfill is now protected as open public space.
Talbot County, MD
An easement protects this extensive farm site on Maryland's scenic eastern shore.
Washington County, WV
A visual assessment demonstrates the importance of scenic beauty.
Easement Programs by State
Learn more about which scenic easement programs operate in your state.
Establishing Scenic Easements
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