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America's longest and most protected trails, iconic footpaths like the Appalachian (shown above), Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and a brand new Arizona National Scenic Trail, all cross private lands. Many landholders graciously allow hikers to cross their lands - but each acre of private land represents a potential break in the community of these great trails.
The Complete America's Great Trails Act is a bill that provides a tax credit to private landowners who grant conservation easments to National Scenic Trails. This means that private landowners have a new incentive to allow hikers to pass through their property, and trails get a guaranteed corridor that protects the connectivity of the hiking experience for years to come.
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