Interesting information recognizing conservation easements on page 37 of the Lakeville "Resident Guidebook" http://ci.lakeville.mn.us/departments/departmentspdf/residentguide.pdf:
In an effort to preserve natural areas within Lakeville, especially adjacent to wetlands, the City has established conservation easement agreements with some landowners. Conservation easements are a partnership between the landowner and the City to forever protect the environmental features of the property while allowing private ownership.
In conservation easement areas, the landowner agrees to restrict certain uses of the land and obligates future landowners to the same restrictions. While each agreement is unique, the typical conservation easement agreement prohibits any activity that would be detrimental to the scenic beauty, vegetation, or wildlife on the property including:
+ Construction, installation, or maintenance of anything man-made.
+ Altering or removing trees or vegetation, except for weed control approved by the City.
+ Excavating or filling.
+ Using either natural or chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides.
+ Depositing yard waste, waste, or debris.
The conservation easement agreement allows the City to enter the property to enforce compliance with the terms of the agreement, or remove diseased trees or noxious weeds.
For more information, call Environmental Resources at 952- 985-4520.
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