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Read about the "Easement Experiences" KLT held this summer:
Moyer Ranch Dedication, Akin Prairie Wildflower Walk, Volunteer Steward Workshop, and Hollowell Yoga and Thai Chi.

We'll be holding more events this fall, including the Earles Easement Dedication near Baldwin on the Fall Equinox, Thurs., Sept. 22nd, and a special 20th Anniversary Membership Appreciation event in October, featuring Donald Worster.

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Celebrating KLT's 20th Anniversary

Founded in 1990, the Kansas Land Trust (KLT) first advocated for conservation easement enabling legislation, which passed the Kansas Legislature in 1993. KLT accepted its first easement in 1994, and we’ve come a long way since then. As of August 2010, KLT's stewardship protects more than 15,500 acres on 42 protected properties.

KLT is dedicated to conserving natural ecosystems, farm and ranch lands, scenic open spaces, and preserving outdoor recreational opportunities and the historic uses of land which are vital to maintaining the quality of life and economic and environmental well-being of all current and future generations of Kansans.

Private property owners who know and love their land can provide for its permanent stewardship in partnership with the KLT. Owners can preserve a single special feature on their land, define appropriate limitations on its development, or conserve an entire landscape.

You are invited to become a Kansas Land Trust member. KLT thrives on the energy, expertise, skills, and contacts provided by members and volunteers. Contributions help cover the expenses of educating property owners, carrying out land protection efforts, and raising public awareness of KLT's mission.


Conservation Strategies

Landowners may choose from a variety of legal strategies to protect their property through the Kansas Land Trust. Conservation easements, land donations, and bargain sales are ways to permanently transfer protection responsibilities to KLT-either now, or as part of an estate plan.

While all Kansans benefit from preservation of natural surroundings, participating landowners can benefit more directly. Landowners may significantly lower their income and estate taxes, and local taxes may also be affected. In addition, landowners gain assurance that their cherished lands will be watched over beyond their lifetimes-all property accepted for protection by KLT will be safeguarded in perpetuity.

Conservation Easements

A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and an organization that restricts the type and amount of development that may take place on the landowner’s property. Each easement is tailored to fit the needs of the property and the landowner’s intention for its use. The ownership of the property does not change hands; the landowner grants the easement to an appropriate party such as the Kansas Land Trust, which in turn agrees to monitor the management of the land to guarantee that the wishes of the landowner are upheld. The terms of a conservation easement become a permanent part of the title to the property. As with any easement, the original owner and all subsequent owners are bound by the restrictions of the easement agreement.


Website Last Updated: August 17, 2010

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Kansas Land Trust
16 East 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044-3502
Phone (785) 749-3297 Fax (785) 842-3039
Email info@klt.org