HOW RLF APPROACHES LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Monitor Land Of Conservation Interest
The town of Lincoln has adopted an Open Space plan that
identifies Land of Conservation Interest. This plan guides
RLF's conservation efforts. RLF works with the Lincoln Land
Conservation Trust and the Lincoln Conservation Commission
to monitor key properties. Once a property comes into plan,
RLF seeks to negotiate with the land owner to develop a
process that will give RLF time to develop a conservation plan
and identify potential funding sources.
Develop the Conservation Plan
This step involves understanding the conservation
opportunities -- what is possible and what is financially feasible
The mechanics of this step vary widely by project. Most often,
RLF acquires the development rights or land through an option
agreement, giving RLF time to engage in public fund raising
for the required funds. Once acquisition is complete, the
conservation organizations place the appropriate restrictions
on the property and/or sell portions of the property to
conservation minded buyers.
Steward the conserved land
Once the land is acquired and placed under permanent
conservation protection, RLF gives the land to the Lincoln
Land Conservation Trust. In cases where land is restricted but
not acquired, the LLCT is made the holder of the restriction.
LLCT monitors and stewards the protected land to ensure that
the conservation interests are protected.
The town of Lincoln has adopted an Open Space plan that
identifies Land of Conservation Interest. This plan guides
RLF's conservation efforts. RLF works with the Lincoln Land
Conservation Trust and the Lincoln Conservation Commission
to monitor key properties. Once a property comes into plan,
RLF seeks to negotiate with the land owner to develop a
process that will give RLF time to develop a conservation plan
and identify potential funding sources.
Develop the Conservation Plan
This step involves understanding the conservation
opportunities -- what is possible and what is financially feasible
- Develop the Conservation Plan This involves asking
questions such as: What land is of highest
conservation value? What would be the impact of
various development scenarios on neighborhood
character and Lincoln's rural aesthetic? What zoning
requirements come into play? - Financial Analysis -- what funds will be required to
acquire the property and/or the development rights?
What sources of funds are available -- sale of portions
of the property; neighborhood or town-wide fund
raising; public funds?
The mechanics of this step vary widely by project. Most often,
RLF acquires the development rights or land through an option
agreement, giving RLF time to engage in public fund raising
for the required funds. Once acquisition is complete, the
conservation organizations place the appropriate restrictions
on the property and/or sell portions of the property to
conservation minded buyers.
Steward the conserved land
Once the land is acquired and placed under permanent
conservation protection, RLF gives the land to the Lincoln
Land Conservation Trust. In cases where land is restricted but
not acquired, the LLCT is made the holder of the restriction.
LLCT monitors and stewards the protected land to ensure that
the conservation interests are protected.
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