Land Preservation
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The District assists Licking County landowners in preserving their land for future generations to use and enjoy. Various methods can be use to preserve land including:
o Agricultural & Conservation Easements and Ag. Districts
o Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV)
o Ohio Scenic Rivers Program
o Riparian Corridors
The District has also created a Preserved Land and Open Space map for Licking County. Contact the District for more information.
Agricultural & Conservation Easements and Ag, Districts
o Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP)
o Agricultural Easement Donation Program (AEDP)
o Licking Land Trust
Coalition of Ohio Land Trusts (COLT)
o Agricultural Security Areas (ASA)
o Agricultural District (OSU Extension Fact Sheet)
o Agricultural District (ODA Web Site)
Agriculture for Tomorrow Committee of Licking County
Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV)
In July 2000, Section 5713.30 of the Ohio Revised Code was amended to include conservation practices.
CAUV Information (Ohio Department of Taxation)
CAUV Assessment in Ohio (OSU Extension Fact Sheet)
Assessment in Licking County (Licking County Auditor's Page)
Guide to CAUV, Ohio Farm Bureau
Ohio Scenic Rivers Program
In 1968, Ohio pioneered the river preservation movement, Ohio Scenic Rivers Program, with the passage of the nation's first scenic rivers act. This legislation created a state program to protect Ohio's remaining high quality streams for future generations.
Riparian Corridors
Riparian corridors include stream banks and associated areas adjacent to a flowing waterway. When vegetated, riparian areas function as stream buffer zones.
