Editors' Summary: A number of innovative smart growth programs are being used to battle urban sprawl and protect environmentally sensitive land. This Article advocates for the use of conservation easements as an effective growth management technique, and demonstrates how the benefits greatly outweigh the disadvantages. Four conservation easement programs are described, which have been very effective in preserving land, historical structures, wildlife habitats, and scenic views. The Article concludes that conservation easements can become one of the most effective means for land preservation, and an essential component of any comprehensive land use plan.