Opinion ID: 796263
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Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Conservation Purpose, Prohibited and Permitted Uses

Text: 83 The stated purpose of both Easements is identical: to ensure that the scenic and natural resource values of the Property will be retained forever . . . . to prevent the use or development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner which conflicts with the perpetual maintenance of these scenic and natural resource values . . . . JA at 121, 131 (1992 and 1993 Conservation Easements). Their provisions as to restricted uses are identical and provide that [a]ny activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purpose of this Conservation Easement is prohibited . . . . Id. Their provisions as to permitted uses are substantially similar and both provide that Taxpayers retain all rights . . . which are not prohibited by or inconsistent with the Purpose and other provisions of the Conservation Easements. Id. at 122, 132. The provisions as to reserved rights include further limitations. For example, there is a limited right to prune or cut trees or shrubs to preserve the view or for safety. Id. The right to construct, maintain, repair and replace a day shelter, storage shed, scenic overlook deck, patio or similar structures and a wooden boathouse are required to be in a manner and location which minimizes interference with the scenic and natural resource values of the Property. Id. 84