CONSERVATION LAND PLANNING: for Landowners
There are many ways to help protect the rural character of Lincoln. If you
own land in Lincoln that you would like to protect, there are several
mechanisms that we can explore. The tool that we use most frequently is a
Conservation Restriction. A Conservation Restriction is a legal agreement that
limits development on a parcel to conservation oriented uses, such as limited
agricultural uses, passive outdoor recreation, and conservation. Effectively,
the land owner gives up development rights on the parcel. Such a restriction is
only available for land of Conservation Interest where the conservation is in
the public interest.
In general, there are three ways you can protect your land:
Protect land and continue to own it.
In this case, you might have land that is of conservation interest. This land
might be a portion of a residential parcel, or might abut your residence. If you
wish to continue to own the parcel, but want to ensure that the open space you
enjoy is preserved for all time, RLF can work with you to place a CR on your
property. Since giving up the development rights may decrease the value of
your property, a CR may reduce your property taxes.
Donate or sell land for conservation purposes.
You might have land of conservation interest that you are not interested in
owning. Perhaps you would like to make a charitable donation (by selling the
property to a conservation organization for a below market price, or by
donating it). RLF is a 501(c)(3) organization and can help you through the
process of donation (or bargain sale).
Sell land to a conservation minded buyer.
Perhaps you are interested in selling the land to a conservation minded buyer
who will develop your land consistent with the protection of the conservation
values of the property. In this case, RLF can work with you to develop a
conservation plan for your property.
Please contact the Rural Land Foundation at 781-259-9250 to
discuss your conservation and land planning objectives.
own land in Lincoln that you would like to protect, there are several
mechanisms that we can explore. The tool that we use most frequently is a
Conservation Restriction. A Conservation Restriction is a legal agreement that
limits development on a parcel to conservation oriented uses, such as limited
agricultural uses, passive outdoor recreation, and conservation. Effectively,
the land owner gives up development rights on the parcel. Such a restriction is
only available for land of Conservation Interest where the conservation is in
the public interest.
In general, there are three ways you can protect your land:
Protect land and continue to own it.
In this case, you might have land that is of conservation interest. This land
might be a portion of a residential parcel, or might abut your residence. If you
wish to continue to own the parcel, but want to ensure that the open space you
enjoy is preserved for all time, RLF can work with you to place a CR on your
property. Since giving up the development rights may decrease the value of
your property, a CR may reduce your property taxes.
Donate or sell land for conservation purposes.
You might have land of conservation interest that you are not interested in
owning. Perhaps you would like to make a charitable donation (by selling the
property to a conservation organization for a below market price, or by
donating it). RLF is a 501(c)(3) organization and can help you through the
process of donation (or bargain sale).
Sell land to a conservation minded buyer.
Perhaps you are interested in selling the land to a conservation minded buyer
who will develop your land consistent with the protection of the conservation
values of the property. In this case, RLF can work with you to develop a
conservation plan for your property.
Please contact the Rural Land Foundation at 781-259-9250 to
discuss your conservation and land planning objectives.
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| A partnership of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) and the Rural Land Foundation of Lincoln (RLF) to protect the rural character of Lincoln, Massachusetts through land conservation, stewardship and education. |
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