A Florida Conservation Easement (FCE) is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified conservation organization that permanently limits development and other uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values. The purpose of an FCE is to protect land and water resources, maintain habitat for wildlife, and provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and education. There are three types of Florida Conservation Easements: 1. Land Protection Easements: These are perpetual agreements that permanently limit the use and development of the land in order to protect its conservation values. 2. Water Protection Easements: These are perpetual agreements that limit the use of the land adjacent to a body of water in order to protect its water quality. 3. Conservation Buffer Easements: These are perpetual agreements that allow for some development while preserving a buffer of natural lands that protect water quality and provide habitat for wildlife.