Conservation Easement Mystery Cache

The description for this cache provides some interesting information regarding Maryland's protection of Lands. The cache accepts Geocoins, Travelers and swag.

From the forested mountains of Garrett County to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland has natural areas and scenic beauty rivaled by few states in the nation. One can play an important role in protecting Maryland's lands by agreeing to protect the land.
By protecting such land, one can leave a natural legacy; improve quality of life; conserve scenic views and wildlife habitat; ensure the future viability of farming and forestry; and preserve the rural character and natural beauty of the community. All of this can be accomplished without giving up ownership of the land. 
Individuals can continue to live on the property, farm the property, and sell it or pass it on to whomever they wish. They are also eligible for significant tax benefits that can help keep the land in the family and help save on income, property and estate taxes.
One can protect the land through an agreement called a Deed of Conservation Easement. This is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust (like Maryland Environmental Trust), that restricts the future uses of the landowner's property. It applies to all future owners of the property. The agreement often limits such things as the amount of subdivision that is allowed on a property, or the number of houses that may be built. It does not grant public access to a property unless that is what the landowner wants. Deeds of Conservation Easement are tailored to fit a landowner's individual situation. The landowner and the land trust work together to finalize the terms of the agreement. 
The major benefits of the land protection program are: 
Permanent protection of natural areas, farm and forest lands and historic property; 
Long-term monitoring of the property under all future owners - the land is protected forever; 
Potential Federal and State income tax deductions for the appraised value of the easement as a charitable gift; 
Lower estate and inheritance taxes to reflect the reduced development potential of the property; 
Prompt processing of easement agreements (typically within three to four months of the offer); 
A 15-year state and local property tax exemption on the unimproved land.
Through a Deed of Conservation Easement, landowners can protect their property from development for future generations: for example, they can ensure that an agricultural property will remain a farm, that a forested area will remain untouched by subdivision, or that a stream or stretch of Chesapeake Bay shoreline will remain forever wild.

Parking is available on the side of the road at GZ. The cache is located 46 feet from the conservation sign on a bearing of 026 degrees. Use the hint to find it.

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