Learn Practice Element 11E1: Adopt a Conservation Easement Violation Policy and Procedures
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Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 11E: Conservation Easement Enforcement, includes three elements. This 25-minute module covers the first element:
Adopt a written policy and develop written procedures for documenting and responding to potential conservation easement violations
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This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
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Sample for Practice 11E1: Easement Violation Policy
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Sample for Practice 11E1: Conservation Easement Enforcement Policy Template, Version 2
This conservation easement enforcement policy was reviewed and approved by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission in December 2014
Sample for Practice 11E2: Violation Incident Report Form
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Sample for Practice 11E1: Conservation Easement Enforcement Policy and Procedures
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A sample conservation easement violation process checklist from the accredited Columbia Land Trust.
Sample for Practice 11F: SPNHF Discretionary Consent Policy
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