Terrafirma Tips: What we learned

In addition to the regular monitoring of properties and easements, each land trust should develop written policies and procedures for resolving encroachment violations. When faced with an encroachment matter, consider these steps.

This is a sample management procedure for free property encroachment from the accredited Roxbury Land Trust.

Smart land trusts typically purchase multiple types of insurance coverage and will consider how the various insurance coverages fit together when selecting the right coverage package.

Should you to retain all those scraps of paper, voicemails, e-mails and other items related to the conservation easement to document the donor’s intent, state of mind and the course of the easement’s negotiation? This document provides guidance on developing a records retention schedule.