What can you do to preserve open space in Scituate?
While the town does not have one single large diverse land holding which can provide or be converted to passive recreation for hiking, bird watching, wildlife habitat, or just general outdoor enjoyment, it is our hope that private landowners would be interested in helping conservation efforts by donating land to be protected in perpetuity.
A land trust can do just that- help private land owners become stewards of open space and aid in protecting lands for future generations.
Residents of Scituate are uniquely positioned to contribute to conservation efforts. Privately owned properties can place open space into conservation in numerous ways, for example, through a fee simple transaction, donating or selling development rights, or placing conservation easements on a large piece of land. Land owners can receive tax benefits for such transactions. Estate planning techniques are available to protect land and lower estate tax liabilities as well.
For more information, contact the Chair of the Land Trust. Rob Bower, through the Town Hall at (401) 647-2822 or email the Land Trust directly at [email protected]. All inquiries will be kept in strictest confidence.
The Land Trust does not have funds to apply to open space purchases. Public funds must be allocated by the Town Council. The Land Trust will work with the town, the state, and other private philanthropic organizations to maximize the amount of dollars available. Your support of these efforts at the local level will ensure that the Land Trust can work actively to secure and protect Scituate's unique and precious environment.
While the town does not have one single large diverse land holding which can provide or be converted to passive recreation for hiking, bird watching, wildlife habitat, or just general outdoor enjoyment, it is our hope that private landowners would be interested in helping conservation efforts by donating land to be protected in perpetuity.
A land trust can do just that- help private land owners become stewards of open space and aid in protecting lands for future generations.
Residents of Scituate are uniquely positioned to contribute to conservation efforts. Privately owned properties can place open space into conservation in numerous ways, for example, through a fee simple transaction, donating or selling development rights, or placing conservation easements on a large piece of land. Land owners can receive tax benefits for such transactions. Estate planning techniques are available to protect land and lower estate tax liabilities as well.
For more information, contact the Chair of the Land Trust. Rob Bower, through the Town Hall at (401) 647-2822 or email the Land Trust directly at [email protected]. All inquiries will be kept in strictest confidence.
The Land Trust does not have funds to apply to open space purchases. Public funds must be allocated by the Town Council. The Land Trust will work with the town, the state, and other private philanthropic organizations to maximize the amount of dollars available. Your support of these efforts at the local level will ensure that the Land Trust can work actively to secure and protect Scituate's unique and precious environment.