Compliance
There are certain rules and restrictions that are enforced once a property is put under easement. These rules can be reviewed in the Deed of Easement, which apply to the property even if the current owner did not place the property in the easement program. The organization holding the easement (Grantee) is required to inspect the easement periodically for compliance with the agreement. The inspection forms are available below.
While each program has a different Deed of Conservation Easement, most require the landowner to have and implement a Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan (SCWQ) and in many cases a Forest Management Plan. Information on how to obtain a SCWQ plan can be found at http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/scwqplan.pdf
Inspection Forms
- BCO Inspection Form (PDF) is used by Baltimore County to inspect your property once easement has been settled.
- MALPF Inspection Form (PDF) is used by the State to inspect your property once easement has been settled.
Revised November 28, 2011
