Mastering Conservation Easement Appraisals

This program is unique in the nation.

It will address how to value conservation easements (CEs) and prepare qualified appraisals for tax-deductible CE donations. Attendees will be provided with extensive materials—including relevant laws, regulations, cases, and sample appraisal provisions—to use as a desktop guide.

The five panelists for the program have more than 160 years of collective CE experience, and include two attorneys formerly with the IRS who will offer exclusive insights regarding CE valuation and appraisals. A Lead IRS Appraiser will also join the program as a special guest at the end of the day to discuss common problems the IRS sees in CE appraisals and answer questions from attendees.

Why be involved in CE appraisals? Appraisers who can competently value CEs for federal tax purposes are in high demand and can charge rates commensurate with their specialized knowledge. This work will get you “behind the gate” to see some of the most beautiful properties in the nation. This work will also allow you to build a legacy of involvement in land protection; two of our panelists, both CE specialists, have collectively helped protect more than 2 million acres with CEs, from gorgeous Southern plantations to majestic Rocky Mountain ranches.

Others interested in CE donations will also benefit greatly from this course, including attorneys, land trust personnel, government employees, policymakers, and landowners.