Owners of a 624-acre ranch in North Central Texas place it into a conservation easement to preserve its natural ecosystem and prevent development. The easement allows the Walker family to continue to own and work the land, but prevents it from being subdivided or developed into housing areas or business parks, or seeing most mineral rights pursued. The landowners can also pass it down to their children or grandchildren. The conservation easement has certain tax advantages and allows the Walker family to continue to share their love of the property without destroying the ecosystem.