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“In the back of my mind was the idea that they’re never going to be able to tax me on the speculative value of this property,” said Dennis. “Sooner or later,” he predicted, “land that can be divided into one acre lots will be taxed at a higher rate.” Land with an open space easement won’t, he maintained.

This potential tax differential is one of the benefits of the easement program, he continued. “It puts the cost of development back on the people who are trying to promote it.” Concerned with protecting the Rappahannock River, Dennis and his family had

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