Number of Agricultural and Conservation Easements by Program in Montgomery County, Maryland
Source: Montgomery County Government Data (CSV). This dataset represents an inventory of agricultural preservation and conservation land easements located in Montgomery County, Maryland, detailing various aspects of the easements such as the program type, date acquired, and location. Dates: 1989-11-01 to 1998-12-01
- Most easements are associated with the Agricultural Easement Program (AEP), indicating a focus on agricultural land preservation.
- Secondary contributors to easement numbers include programs like Rural Legacy Program (RLP) and Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF).
- Joint programs such as AEP/FRPP and MALPF/FRPP represent a smaller proportion of easements, reflecting potential collaborative efforts in land conservation.
- The presence of privately held easements under 'Private -BLT' highlights non-governmental involvement in local land preservation initiatives.