Preserving Family Lands: Book III
Written by Stephen Small, one of the nation's leading tax attorneys, this book includes a comprehensive conservation easement checklist and a detailed overview on tax issues, including income tax and estate planning. This book is available for purchase at Stephen Small's web site.

Appraising Easements
This book is the third edition of a guidebook that is widely used by land trusts, appraisers and landowners alike. It provides an overview of conservation easements, guidelines for appraisal reports for charitable gifts of conservation easements and general principles of easement valuation. Available through the Land Trust Alliance or by calling (202) 638-4725.

Stewardship In Your Backyard
A service of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Stewardship In Your Backyard provides practical tips for natural resources stewardship around your home, and your neighborhood, and your property, including aquatic plant management, prairie restoration and forest management.

Land Protection Options Handbook
The Land Protection Options Handbook serves as a practical guide for individuals and families interested in preserving their land. The Handbook provides an overview of land use and land transfer options, including: conservation easements, property tax relief programs, restoration cost-share programs, registry programs and land exchanges. It also helps to clarify related tax issues, stewardship considerations and how to get started in land preservation efforts.