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Introductory Topics Starting a Land Trust in Massachusetts Conservation Restrictions as Land Protection Tools
by Robert Levite Overview of Conservation Restriction Process by Kathy McGrath Land Trust Administration Basics (pdf) by Ellen Sturgis
Model Conservation Restriction Mar 2008 (pdf) (MSWord) Comments by Irene Del Bono Bargain Sales for Land Conservation
Post-mortem Donation of Conservation Restrictions by Robert Levin Deed Standards Jan 2007
Landowner/Community Relations
Working with Landowners on Conservation Issues (pdf) by Robert Levite
Why Protect Land? (pdf) by Bernie McHugh
Conservation and Our Community (pdf) a collaboration of conservation groups Connecting with Religious Community Landowners by Religious Lands Conservancy
Successful Land Trust Member Campaign (pdf) by Harwich Conservation Trust Economic Benefits of Conservation
Cost of Community Services Studies in MA American Farmland Trust
Economic Benefits of Open Space The Trust for Public Land
Economic Impact of Protecting Rivers, Trails... National Park Service by Don Behm Land Trust Procedures Policy on Conservation Restriction by The 300 Committee Conservation Restriciton Violation Response Policy by The 300 Committee Conservation Restriciton Monitoring by The 300 Committee
Farmland Protection
US Dept of Agriculture
Purchase of Agricultural Easements Farmland Information Center Frequently Asked Questions (MSWord) |
Legal Information
Legal Advisories
Operating Principle Guidelines (pdf) by Mass Easement Defense Subcommittee
Enforcement Policy Guidelines (pdf) by Mass Easement Defense Subcommittee
Model CR Amendment Guidelines (pdf) by Mass Easement Defense Subcommittee Mass Appeals Court Decision for Weston Forest and Trails (pdf)
Weston FTA Favored by Court Decisions by Robert Levite, Esq.
Carlisle Chapter 61 ATB Decision (pdf)
Summary of Farm Bill Conservation Provisions (pdf) June 2008, Cris Coffin Conservation Tax Incentives (CTI) for Mass January, 2008 December, 2006 by Mass Farm Bureau Article 97 Reform 2005 (pdf) Recovery of Attorney's Fees for Enforcement 2005 Sample Warrant Article Language for a Recreational Use Shields Owners from Liability 2007 by Irene Del Bono Towns with Accessory Apts Restricted to Family Use Only 2004 (pdf) compiled by Carol Childress
Mass Audubon's Legislative Primer 2007 Non-profit Lobbying Guide (pdf) Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest Tax Topics
The New Conservation Tax Incentives 2006 by Stephen J. Small, Esq. (pdf) IRS Good Governance Practices for 501(c)(3) Organizations (MSWord) Glass vs. IRS, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling 2007 (pdf)
IRS Guidance on Appraisal Requirements: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-06-96.pdf
Notes on New IRS Form 8283 (pdf) by Mark Robinson Advanced Topics Using Overlay CRs to Add Protection to Conserved Land by Mark Robinson Protecting Article 97 Land (pdf) by Jennifer Soper by Jeff Milder, Cornell University When Forever Proves Fleeting (pdf) by Robert Levin
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