For purposes of this article, the following terms have the meanings set forth in this section.
(a) “Board” means the board of trustees established in section three of this article.
(b) “Conservation easement” means a nonpossessory interest in real property as defined in section three, article twelve, chapter twenty of this code, except that a conservation easement acquired pursuant to this article shall be held in perpetuity.
(c) “Conservation purposes” means the conservation of land for outdoor recreation by the public, for conservation of natural plant and wildlife habitat or similar ecosystem, for conservation of forestland and other open spaces, for conservation of land of historical or cultural significance or as further defined under conservation criteria developed in this article.
(d) “Eligible grant recipient” means:
(1) The following state agencies: