Upcoming Events April 23, 2016, Coot Hill Bird Walk & Hawk Watch - Our Outreach Committee has developed a schedule of interesting outings for you for the spring and summer. First up is the Coot Hill Bird Walk and Hawk Watch. Meet naturalist Gregg Van Deusen at 9:00 a.m. at … [Read more...] about Paying the Conservation Easement Costs
Conservation easement
Conservation Easement Costs
CATS Grand Hike to the Essex Inn Plans for the CATS Grand Hike to the Essex Inn on May 14, 2016 are in full swing. This year you can meet at the Essex Inn and catch a shuttle to the beginning of the hike in Wadhams. Shuttles will be running every 15 to 20 minutes from 12:00 to … [Read more...] about Conservation Easement Costs
Grand Hike, Bird Walk, & Conservation Easements Part 7
Plans for the CATS Grand Hike to the Essex Inn are in full swing. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 14. This Grand Hike will be the best yet! We’ll start in Wadhams and walk 11 miles to Essex where you can enjoy the Block Party. Visit our website for more information and to … [Read more...] about Grand Hike, Bird Walk, & Conservation Easements Part 7
Determining Value of Conservation Easements
Conservation Easements Part 6 – Determining the Value Conservation easements have value. Landowners can donate the CE and obtain tax benefits of a non-cash charitable contribution. Landowners can sell the CE and be paid for its value. A middle ground is something called a … [Read more...] about Determining Value of Conservation Easements
A Summary of the Conservation Easement Process
We’ve talked about what a conservation easement (CE) is, provided some examples, discussed working forest/farm easements and forever wild easements, and what is in an easement. For those wondering what is still to come, we’ll get into monitoring easements, the cost of easements, … [Read more...] about A Summary of the Conservation Easement Process