Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Easements

Overview This feature service provides detailed geographic data on easements managed by the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF). It focuses on lands in Maryland preserved for agricultural use, specifically within Frederick County. The data serve to identify and support the conservation of agricultural land through legal easements. Feature Layers MALPF Easement: This layer represents properties under easement agreements to preserve agricultural land. It includes important attributes such as the region, specific project names, and the program under which the easement was established. The data also capture settlement dates and legal acreage of the preserved lands, offering insight into the timing and scale of agricultural land conservation efforts. Geographic Coverage This dataset covers the Maryland region, primarily focusing on Frederick County and surrounding areas, contributing to land preservation planning and management in this part of the state. Use Cases Monitoring and managing agricultural land conservation efforts. Supporting local government and planning agencies in land-use decision making. Providing data for environmental impact assessments and agricultural policy development.