Neighbors press TRC for clarity on Rose Star lots, conservation easements and PUD density Neighbors asked Walton County planning staff to pause Rose Star Subdivision (MIN25000143), saying they lacked adequate notice and that density credits and conservation-easement calculations from a 2009 PUD need review; the TRC agreed to continue the item to May 6 so staff can reconcile records and respond to public concerns.

Neighbors in Walton County are demanding clarity on the controversial Rose Star Subdivision, citing confusion over density credits and conservation easements that could reshape their community.

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Buncombe County bond oversight committee reviews housing and open-space allocations, plans new debt sale The oversight committee reviewed dashboard updates, heard updates on affordable-housing and open-space projects (including 696 units funded by roughly $30 million in bond money), approved minutes with a spelling correction, and discussed a proposed $2 million match for conservation easements and a new debt issuance.

Buncombe County's oversight committee just unveiled a dynamic bond dashboard and discussed funding for nearly 700 new housing units—are we about to see a major transformation in affordable living?

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Mythbusting: Conservation Easements Discover the truth about conservation easements and how they empower landowners to protect their properties while maintaining control and flexibility

If you want the quick “myths vs facts” version, we broke it down here:

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Camp Creek | Conservation Easement Camp Creek in Durham NC enhances stream and wetland functions, ensuring long-term ecological and hydrological benefits under a permanent conservation easement

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We broke down a few of the most common myths, and what conservation easements actually do for landowners, families, and communities. Read the full post on the Unique Places to Save website.

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Commission advances 'Walton Forever' conservation‑easement pilot to second reading after funding debate Commissioners moved Walton Forever from first to second reading with an amendment removing a 'super‑majority' repeal requirement; the ordinance creates a county pilot to facilitate conservation easements for agricultural land but leaves funding decisions to annual budget processes. Supporters urged protections for farmland; some commissioners and residents sought clearer funding safeguards.

Walton County is taking a bold step towards preserving its agricultural heritage with the 'Walton Forever' conservation easement pilot program, but can it secure the necessary funding?

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Volusia County approves new conservation purchases amid debate over ‘in perpetuity’ easements Council approved two Volusia Forever land actions but stalled on a broader bond authorization after extensive debate over perpetual easements, local control and whether borrowing against future millage is prudent. Supporters cited water protection; critics warned of lost flexibility and high cost.

Volusia County Council's latest conservation purchases sparked intense debate over the implications of 'in perpetuity' easements and the future of local land management.

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Sentinel Landscape coordinator urges state support to limit encroachment around JBLM Dan Calvert, program coordinator for the Joint Base Lewis‑McChord Sentinel Landscape Partnership, briefed the committee on voluntary conservation projects and REPI funding aimed at reducing encroachment that limits training at JBLM and requested follow‑up on state policy tools and funding mechanisms.

Dan Calvert is calling for state support to protect the last remaining prairie habitat around JBLM, a crucial step for military training and conservation efforts.

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Gaston County staff propose conservation easement fund to preserve farmland Natural Resources Director Will Weir presented a proposal to create a permanent conservation easement fund to help farmers sell development rights and keep working farmland. The plan would seed an endowment from existing county revenues and leverage state and federal matching programs; the board asked questions but took no formal vote.

Gaston County is on the brink of losing thousands of acres of farmland, but a new conservation easement fund proposal could turn the tide and keep our land in production.

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IDL: Stimson, Inland Empire projects bring tens of thousands of acres under conservation easements in Bonner County The Idaho Department of Lands reported Oct. 27 that recent conservation-easement projects will keep large timber tracts intact while preserving public non-motorized access in many areas; some easements include specific seasonal access limits. Staff described how federal Forest Legacy funding and appraisals determine easement payments and noted the

Major conservation projects are set to preserve vast tracts of land in Bonner County while ensuring public access—find out how this impacts the community and the environment!

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Board delays decision on bioenergy project after state raises grant easement concerns The Lake County Board of Supervisors continued a public hearing on the Ag/Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project to Dec. 16 after state reviewers flagged unanswered questions about required conservation easements and permit timing that could jeopardize grant funding for the county27s Middle Creek project.

The Lake County Board of Supervisors has postponed a crucial decision on a bioenergy facility, as state concerns about conservation easements could jeopardize vital grant funding.

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Buncombe County advisory board OKs VAD applications and hears updates on easements, appraisal needs The Buncombe County Farmland Preservation Advisory Board approved five value‑added development (VAD) applications and received status reports on multiple conservation easement projects, including planned closings, appraisal updates and delays tied to a federal shutdown and Hurricane Helene.

The Buncombe County Farmland Preservation Advisory Board just gave the green light to five new value-added development projects, but not without facing hurdles from federal shutdowns and appraisal delays!

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AEP and CPS Energy Seek Public Input on Proposed 765 Kilovolt Power Line Connection to Fort Stockton A proposed 765 kilovolt power line connecting San Antonio to Fort Stockton is set to be built as part of a statewide transmission project aimed at enhancing electrical reliability in the Permian Basin. The transmission line, one of three slated for construction, will require notifications to landowners and potentially utilize eminent domain, raising concerns among local environmental groups such as the Devils River Conservancy, which advocate for a route with minimal impact on the region's conservation and cultural assets, despite current proposed routes avoiding existing easements.

AEP and CPS Energy Seek Public Input on Proposed 765 Kilovolt Power Line Connection to Fort Stockton #ERCOT #PowerLine #TransmissionLines #EminentDomain #ConservationEasements #Reliability

Pennsylvania lawmakers propose amendments to agricultural conservation easement law Legislators introduce House Bill 1584 to amend the Agricultural Area Security Law

Pennsylvania lawmakers are shaking up agricultural conservation with the introduction of House Bill 1584!

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Tennessee lawmakers advance farmland preservation bill to combat agricultural land loss Legislature approves House Bill 1325 to protect Tennessee farmland and support conservation easements.

Tennessee lawmakers are taking bold steps to combat the alarming loss of farmland and improve air quality with groundbreaking legislation!

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Governor proposes $25M incentives for Tennessee farmers to conserve farmland Governor's budget allocates $25 million for farmers to apply conservation easements on land.

Tennessee is stepping up to protect its farming families with a bold $25 million initiative that encourages landowners to conserve their vital farmland for future generations.

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Rancher Alan Martinell opposes Montana Senate Bill 209 threatening conservation easements Martinell argues SB 209 undermines private property rights and threatens Montana's landscapes and ranching future.

Montana ranchers celebrate a hard-fought victory as the Senate Judiciary Committee tables a bill that threatened their private property rights and the future of their cherished landscapes.

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#RiparianBuffers are essential "commons," tho we can create them with #ConservationEasements. Communities are essential. Some regenerative farming is feasable, but forwilded, they also provide ecological corridors and refugia to counter fragmentation and climate "damming" north/south.

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Distribute the plan, educate, invite all to take a pledge. Organise easements. Raise funds, inc. for collective enforcement. Connectivity, all the way.

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#Conservationeasements underrated in #UK, particularly in #agriculture. Related higher stewardship payments one route to secure protection.