The Complete Streets Program is a benefit to people hiking and biking in our communities, so we want to bring this to your attention. Thanks to Complete Streets, our towns have flashing speed warning signs that remind us to slow down. We have more crosswalks making it easier … [Read more...] about Call to Action for Complete Streets
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
What’s in a Conservation Easement?
As we go farther down the trail describing Conservation Easements, let’s look at what they look like. For review, a conservation easement (CE) is a voluntary legal agreement to protect a property’s conservation values—its forest, farmland, wetlands, scenic vistas, clean water, … [Read more...] about What’s in a Conservation Easement?
Types of Conservation Easements
What is a "working" easement? What is a "forever wild" easement? Working Conservation Easements keep the land open for working use. An Agricultural Conservation Easement protects the agricultural use of a farm, thus it prohibits conversion of productive farmland to … [Read more...] about Types of Conservation Easements