### Question
What is the definition of scenic easement?


### Answer
The definition of **scenic easement** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 460gg*:

> the right to control the use of land in order to protect esthetic values for the purposes of this subchapter, but shall not preclude the continuation of any farming or pastoral use exercised by the owner as of December 31, 1975

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 460gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER XCI-HELLS CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA**

