Linden Lab Official:Protected Land FAQ
This article answers some frequently asked questions about Protected Land.
What's the deal with Protected Land?
Protected Land is Linden owned, for use by all Residents. It may or may not contain roads, but it does provide a right of way through any given Region. It is usually lightly developed, which aids overall Region performance by not using prim or script resources. Protected Land can not be altered or sold to Residents.
Can I build on Protected Land?
We cannot grant specific permission for building on Protected Land, which includes builds that "overhang" onto Protected Land. If you decide to attempt to build on Protected Land, or in the skies over it, do so at your own risk. If another Resident reports your build, or it hampers the use of Second Life, it may be returned without notice.
What about the sky above Protected Land? Can I build there?
The sky above Protected Land is still Protected Land; if you build something there, your creation may not last very long.
Trees or objects on Protected Land is encroaching on my parcel. What can I do?
Please submit the issue in detail in a support ticket. Please include the specific location, Region name and X,Y location, so that we can investigate your claim.
How is Empty land different?
"Empty" land is usually a full region that still needs to be set up as Protected Land. If you are concerned about the status of a plot named, "Empty", please submit detailed information in a support ticket for investigation.
Is new Protected Land being made?
In response to a forum question, as of this writing (2010-11-18), we don't strictly use the term "Protected Land" as we used to. Consider it sort of a heritage term. However, the Linden Department of Public Works continues to expand geographical features with the same intent and purpose of "natural beauty" in mind. See the Department of Public Works Blog to learn more.