Last week was the first in a series about conservation easements (CE), which are legal agreements, decided jointly by the land owner and the land trust, that permanently restrict certain uses of properties. The purpose of a CE is to protect the "conservation values" which can be … [Read more...] about Local Examples of Conservation Easements
What is a Conservation Easement?
Last week I briefly explained landowner liability for those who have a trail on their property. This week I will begin an informative series about Conservation Easements. What Is A Conservation Easement? A Conservation Easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a … [Read more...] about What is a Conservation Easement?
Landowner Liability Explained
Saturday’s winter hike on the Beaver Flow Trail, led by artist and naturalist Sheri Amsel, was a fabulous event. Several people turned out to take a refreshing walk in the snowy woods and learn about identifying trees in the winter and animal tracks. The recent snow covered some … [Read more...] about Landowner Liability Explained
CATS Welcomes New Board Members
Last week we announced our new Board Chair, Evan George. This week we want to highlight our four new board members. John Davis of Essex, NY, wildways scout, editor, and writer has inspired us all with his treks from Florida to Gaspe de Peninsula and then from the Sonoma … [Read more...] about CATS Welcomes New Board Members
CATS Announces New Board Chair
We are pleased to announce that Evan George is the new chairman of the Champlain Area Trails' Board of Directors. Evan, who works as the admissions director at Camp Dudley, has served on the CATS board for the past three years and most recently as vice-chair. Evan grew up in … [Read more...] about CATS Announces New Board Chair