A voluntary agreement between a landowner and Trust for Nature to safeguard bushland, plants and animals. The covenant is registered on the title and binds future owners of the land
a covenant which is a voluntary agreement made between the landowner and an authorised body with the aim of permanently protecting the natural, cultural and/or scientific values of the land. In Victoria, the Trust for Nature ( http://tfn.org.au/) is the organisation that deals with conservation covenants.
a legal agreement between two or more parties regarding the use of their land
an agreement between a landowner and Trust for Nature, which protects and enhances the natural, cultural and/or scientific values of the land
a voluntary agreement between a landowner and an authorised body to help the landowner protect and manage the environment on their property
a voluntary agreement to conserve land or protect features relating to it
a voluntary, written agreement in which a landowner promises to protect their land in specific ways
a voluntary written agreement that allows landowners to permanently protect natural features of their land
(Called easements in some jurisdictions):A voluntary tool which allows the current landowner to permanantly preserve natural and cultural features of their land, while still retaining ownership and use. Covenants are a legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization (land trust or other society). A conservation covenant is placed on the land title, and remains in effect after the land is sold or transferred, thus binding future owners to the terms of the covenant. The covenant is then monitored by the land trust to ensure the agreement is being followed.
a statement attached to a property right - usually a land title, lease or permit - preventing the owner of that right, and any person who acquires that right in the future, from undertaking an action that may adversely impact on biodiversity.
A voluntary agreement made between a landholder and a Covenant Scheme Provider that aims to protect and enhance the natural, cultural and/or scientific values of certain land. The legal definition of a covenant is: A promise contained in a deed to land or real estate which is binding upon the current owner and all future owners. It defines the limitations, conditions or restrictions on the use of that land.