The proposal is to acquire agricultural conservation easements on 3 contiguous ownerships, totaling approximately 150 acres, located in a 200-acre area inside the boundaries of the Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. The properties, which have been actively farmed for over a century, are a critical connection to over 1,000 acres of farm land protected by conservation easements held by the National Park Service. Acquisition will protect a large swath of both current and historical farm land in perpetuity and connect Crockett Prairie to Ebey's Prairie. The proposal is to acquire and extinguish 22 residential subdivision development rights, with each of the 3 owners reserving up to one homesite in designated locations that do not interfere with farming operations. The subject properties are highly valued for high-end residential homes due to their outstanding views, location in Ebey's Reserve adjacent to permanently protected lands, and high demand and low supply of available property in this area. If conservation easements are not acquired, the properties will be subdivided and developed and the adjacent protected farmlands will be significantly compromised, as will the historical agricultural landscape. The acquisitions may be subject to a trail easement for non-mechanized uses that will connect with other easements for future development of a trail network across Ebey's Reserve. Any such trails would be located in a manner that would maximize farming operations.