Easement Process

Interested in obtaining a conservation easement with California Rangeland Trust?
These timelines help you know what to expect.

Conservation Easement
Estimated Timeline

Do you have questions about the process of obtaining a conservation easement through California Rangeland Trust? We’re here to help! These timelines lay out what you can expect during the application and approval process for a conservation agreement. We’ve provided two detailed overviews, explaining the timeline for a donated conservation easement timeline and the timeline for a funded conservation easement.

If you have any further questions or if you would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Donated Conservation Easement

APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS

0
Month One
1
Month Two
2
Month Three to Four

TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS, DUE DILIGENCE, APPRAISAL, & CLOSING TASKS

4
Month four
4
Month Four to Six
5
Month Five to Eight

POST RECORDING ACTIVITIES

8
Month Eight to Twelve
1
Annually

Funded Conservation Easement

APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS

0
Month One
1
Month One to Two
3
Month Three to Four

APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS

This phase begins when the Project meets funding criteria and funding is available.

0
Month One
1
Month One to Two
2
Month Two to Four

FUNDING PROCESS, APPRAISAL, & FINAL DUE DILIGENCE

5
Month Five
8
Month Eight to Twenty

POST RECORDING ACTIVITIES

20
Month Twenty to Twenty FOur
1
Annually