Mineral Development and Land Conservation: A Handbook for Conservation Professionals provides expert and easy-to-use information about a broad range of issues related to land conservation and mineral and
energy development. The Handbook compiles expertise from Colorado oil and gas and conservation attorneys, scientists, industry professionals and other conservation professionals on timely topics such as:

                    • Tax laws related to conservation easements and mineral development;
                    • How to determine ownership of mineral rights;
                    • Split estate and the legal rights of estate owners;
                    • The basic elements of a mineral remoteness assessment;
                    • Impacts of subsurface mining on conservation values;
                    • Mitigation and best management practices;
                    • Surface use agreements;
                    • Sample easement language; and
                    • Other key references and resources.
The Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts provides this valuable resource to support Colorado’s efforts to lead the way on land conservation as well as essential energy production. 

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