a conservation easement donor can enjoy significant income and estate tax savings, which can help offset the acquisition costs of a new property.… Conservation easement donations can have four potential tax advantages: (a) the value of the easement may be considered a charitable gift and be deductible from your federal income tax, (b) the easement may reduce estate tax, (c) the easement may reduce your property tax, and (d) some expenses related to a conservation easement donation may be deductible.4
