It is also likely a tax thing. It's very common for the rich to buy wilderness land in exchange for lowering taxes. The rule is basically, you own the land but

It is also likely a tax thing. It's very common for the rich to buy wilderness land in exchange for lowering taxes. The rule is basically, you own the land but you can't do any development on it. https://www.landtrustalliance.org/news/syndication-conservation-easement-tax-deductions https://www.landtrustalliance.org/news/syndication-conservat...