Landowner Communications

Agricultural Conservation Easement Sample Landowner Letter of Intent

2016
Sample letter affirming the landowner's intent to proceed with the easement transaction.
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Feb 22, 2018
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A Landowner's Guide to Conservation Easements

2007
Organizations/Sources: Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
This overview of conservation easements, meant for prospective donors, describes the costs and benefits of easements, the importance of land preservation, and the different options for landowners interested in preserving their property. It also details the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy’s process for selecting projects and the organization’s ultimate preservation goals.
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May 31, 2012
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Conserving Your Land

2008
Organizations/Sources: Land Trust Alliance
This brochure, designed for landowners, provides a summary of the various methods of land preservation.
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May 31, 2012
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Form Letter to Potential Fee Property Donor

2012
Form letter used by Androscoggin Land Trust to inform potential land donors about next steps, including IRS Form 8283, appraisal, and stewardship funding.
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Jun 22, 2018
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Letter to Prospective Conservation Easement Landowners

2017
Letter from the East Mississippi Foothills Land Trust to potential landowners. It explains what a conservation easement is and the process of working with a land trust.
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Feb 22, 2018
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Manada Conservancy Preservation Packet

2007
Organizations/Sources: Manada Conservancy
The packet is a compilation of information about the various aspects of land conservation. It defines land trusts and conservation easements, lists the methods of land preservation, explores the costs and benefits of easements, and details the criteria for and process of land donation utilized by The Manada Conservancy.
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Feb 22, 2018
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Mentor Survey: Closing the Deal with Rural Landowners

2018
Organizations/Sources: Land Trust Alliance
Survey of experienced conservation staff in the Chesapeake Bay watershed that highlights key strategies for working with rural landowners to implement conservation practices to improve water quality such as riparian buffers and streambank fencing. The survey was conducted with the long-term goal of developing a training course to help entry-level and mid-career conservation staff better work with landowners.
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Sep 26, 2018
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Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy

Organizations/Sources: Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy
The Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy general brochure. What they do, who they are and interesting information about PA caves and karsts.
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Oct 18, 2009
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Montezuma Land Conservancy Landowner Communication and Negotiation Policy

2009
Sample policy for landowner communications and negotiations from Montezuma Land Conservancy.
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Sep 27, 2018
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Post-Monitoring Letter to Landowner

Template for a post-monitoring landowner letter from Monadnock Conservancy.
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Feb 27, 2018
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Pre-Monitoring Letter to Landowner

2017
Sample landowner letter sent in advance of annual monitoring visit from Big Sur Land Trust.
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Feb 27, 2018
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Sample Letter to Landowners

Organizations/Sources: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Regarding appraisal value, warranty and conservation value.
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Oct 16, 2009
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What All Waterfront Landowners Should Know

Organizations/Sources: Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
This fact sheet explains the negative impacts of land development near streams and the positive effects that riparian buffers can have on watershed health. In addition, the fact sheet provides instructions for landowners on the establishment and maintenance of stream buffers.
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May 31, 2012
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