; and (B) (i) has not previously owned forest land; (ii) has owned forest land for not more than 10 years; or (iii) is a veteran (as defined in that section) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 10-year period. 1267B. Forest land easements (a) Availability of assistance The Secretary shall facilitate and provide funding for— (1) the purchase by eligible entities of forest land easements in eligible land; (2) the development of a voluntary forest management plan under subsection (b)(4)(F); and (3) technical assistance to implement this section. (b) Cost-Share assistance (1) In general The Secretary shall protect the forest use and related conservation values of eligible land through cost-share assistance to eligible entities for purchasing forest land easements. (2) Scope of assistance available (A) Federal share Except as provided in subparagraph (C), an agreement described in paragraph (4) shall provide for a Federal share of 50 percent of the fair market value of the forest land easement. (B) Determination of fair market value The fair market value of a forest land easement shall be determined by the Secretary using— (i) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; (ii) an areawide market analysis or survey; or (iii) another industry-approved method. (C) Exceptions The Secretary may provide for a Federal share of not to exceed 75 percent of the fair market value of a forest land easement in the case of— (i) forests of special environmental significance, as determined by the Secretary; or (ii) eligible land owned by— (I) a beginning forest landowner; (II) a socially disadvantaged forest landowner; (III) a veteran forest landowner; or (IV) a limited resource forest landowner, as defined by the Secretary. (D) Non-Federal share (i) In general Under an agreement described in paragraph (4), the eligible entity shall provide a share that covers the difference between— (I) the Federal share that is provided under this paragraph