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February 21, 2019September 19, 2019 clarkelandconservation

Nine Easement Myths

Don’t let conservation easements scare you. Much of the discussion surrounding easements is misleading. Here are nine of the most common myths about conversation easements. Myth #1. Easements are for “the rich and famous.” Fact: Landowners from all walks of life place conservation easements on their property. Easements can either be donated or purchased. The … Continue reading Nine Easement Myths

February 21, 2019September 19, 2019 clarkelandconservation

The Faces of Easement

After 40 Years of Tree Farming, the Sipes Still Lovingly Work the Land When Joe Sipe moved to Clarke County in 1952, he was a young fiddle-playing man, often making music at the Palace Theatre in Winchester. He was so good in fact that visiting country music legends Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe invited him … Continue reading The Faces of Easement

February 21, 2019September 19, 2019 clarkelandconservation

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