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    Reading Surveys

    Posted 2020 Reviewed June 16, 2022
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    Land Trust Alliance
    About This Document

    Determining a property’s boundaries is a necessary part of a land trust’s due diligence. This document lays out how to read a survey and includes a checklist on what to check and an exercise to practice your skills.

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