North Carolina is rich in natural and historic resources. Yet, as any preservationist knows, these special places are fragile and irreplaceable. How are we to protect and wisely conserve these resources and yet maintain our tradition of private ownership? One appealing alternative for many property owners is the historic preservation easement. Easements have emerged as a very useful legal tool for protecting land and historic properties in North Carolina.

All properties sold through Preservation North Carolina's Endangered Properties Program have protective covenants placed on the deeds.