Pennsylvania Conservation Easement & Commentary
Used by most land trusts, municipalities and landowners in PA. The model is continuously tested and regularly reviewed for potential improvement.

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Model 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF
Commentary 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF
Changes in New Edition MS Word PDF

Trail Easement Agreement & Commentary
Secures public access for hiking, biking and other trail uses while respecting the needs of the landowners providing the public access.

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Model 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF
Commentary 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF

Fishing Access Agreement & Commentary
Ensures responsible fishing opportunities for the public and conservation of riparian areas while keeping properties in the control of the owners.

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Model 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF
Commentary 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF

Riparian Forest Buffer Protection Agreement & Commentary
A single-purpose tool, designed for protecting a narrow ribbon of land along a waterway to protect water quality.

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Model 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF
Commentary 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF

Water Quality Improvement Easement & Commentary
Secures long-term access through a property and to property for the purpose of remediating the effects of abandoned mine drainage.

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Model 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF
Commentary 9/11/08 edition MS Word PDF

Public Dedication of Land and Fees-in-Lieu for Parks and Recreation: A Guide to Using Section 503(11) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code

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Board Authorization of Real Property Transactions

It is not as simple as one might think…

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Guide to the Conservation and Preservation Easements Act of 2001

Act 29 of 2001 established statutory authority for conservation easements in Pennsylvania.

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Act 29 of 2001

Land Trust Standards and Practices

Published by the Land Trust Alliance, the ethical and technical guidelines for operating a land trust.

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