Helpful Links
Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts – CCLT is a statewide organization with a mission of supporting land conservation excellence in Colorado through leadership, advocacy, education and outreach. If you are looking for a land trust to work with on a conservation easement donation, CCLT can help you find one in your local area.
Land Trust Alliance – The Land Trust Alliance represents over 1,500 land trusts across America. For more educational materials about land conservation or to learn about the national standards and practices for good land conservation, please contact the Land Trust Alliance.
Colorado Department of Revenue FAQ on Conservation Easements – this website has many publications on conservation easement income tax credits including FYI 39, a fact sheet on Colorado conservation easement income tax credits.
IRS Guidance on New Federal Tax Incentive – The IRS has published a 12 page document giving guidance on how to use the new federal tax benefits that were enacted in August 2006. It includes information on the qualified farmer or rancher special deduction rate as well as other guidance. Please see http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-07-50.pdf