Kane County
A resident in unincorporated West Dundee was worried about the extensive development encroaching on the land he had inherited from his father. Featuring woodlands, savannas, restored prairie, several fens and a nine-acre stream corridor, the site was listed with the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. CorLands worked with the owner to establish a 28-acre conservation easement on the property. As holder of the easement, CorLands monitors the site annually to ensure the easement is upheld, regardless of who owns it over the years.

• Garfield Farm-Campton Farm, Geneva