Learn the language of land protection.

Good conservation starts with understanding the tools, terms and public records around protected land.

Conservation easement

A legally enforceable land protection agreement between a landowner and an easement holder. The land may remain privately owned, and public access is not automatically created.

Land resources conservation

This is the federal activity classification associated with Yonkers Land Conservancy in public nonprofit records.

Open space

Natural or lightly developed land can contribute to ecological function, visual character, recreation and neighborhood quality of life. In a conservation context, it is important to distinguish protected land from land that is necessarily open to the public.

Public record trail

Public sources identify YLC as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 13-3947005, based at PO Box 8 in Yonkers. State records also document historical DEC support for conservation-easement work connected to Park Hill.