### Question
Can you define what qualified conservation easement means?


### Answer
**Qualified conservation easement** is defined as the following in *26 U.S.C. § 2031*:

> a qualified conservation contribution (as defined in section 170(h)(1)) of a qualified real property interest (as defined in section 170(h)(2)(C)), except that clause (iv) of section 170(h)(4)(A) shall not apply, and the restriction on the use of such interest described in section 170(h)(2)(C) shall include a prohibition on more than a de minimis use for a commercial recreational activity

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 2031*
  - Heading: **Subtitle B-Estate and Gift Taxes > CHAPTER 11-ESTATE TAX > Subchapter A-Estates of Citizens or Residents > PART III-GROSS ESTATE**

