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new in Virginia at that time. However, he felt more confident because the astronauts knew they might not come back from their trip.
Irwin called easements “the ultimate land use planning tool.” An easement protects land from public use, such as VDOT tearing down fence for a road or a power company putting power lines across the property. Easemerttfe also provide a tax break for the property owner for five years.
In granting the easement, Irwin gave up the right to subdivide his property with th'6 exception of the ten acres farthest away frorfrt the main house. *
Bob Dennis, who was also in attendance* noted that Rappahannock County is tied for third in the state as far as percentage of land under easement. He estimates that by year’s end, approximately 9,000 acres in the county will be protected by scenic easement.
Irwin suggested that anyone who is inters ested in granting a scenic easement on their property contact Mr. Dennis. He can be reached at 364-2569.
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