An enormous boost in solar energy production is one of the actions needed to help stop the dramatic rise of carbon in the atmosphere and better ensure civilization's long-term prospects. The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) recently created and published a new ConservationTools.org guide to explore issues that conservationists may want to consider in order to both read more
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December
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November
PALTA Refreshes Guide and Updates Model
In October, the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association refreshed one ConservationTools.org guide and its Model Release of Liability Form. Refreshed Guide: Release of Liability Form: A Tool to Reduce the Risk of Claims for Personal Injury or Property Loss Accidents happen and, when they do, claims for personal injury or property damage sometimes follow. Defending lawsuits is read more
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July
PALTA Publishes 24 New and Revised Guides, Including Guide to Permits for Using Conserved Lands
Permits for Events, Hunting, Camping, and Other Uses of Conserved Lands Requiring permits for certain activities on conservation lands (such as events, hunting, and camping) helps land managers ensure that the activities do not negatively impact the land or others’ enjoyment of it. The permit-application process can also serve to inform users of the rules for using the land. read more
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June
PALTA Publishes New Guidance on Liability Protection
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association has published new and updated guidance on the protections provided to land trusts, local governments, and other landowners against claims of personal injury and loss of property by people using their land. PALTA developed substantial amendments to Pennsylvania's Recreational Use of Land and Water Act (RULWA) signed into law by Governor read more
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May
PALTA Publishes New Stormwater-Management Guide; Updates Other Guides
The most effective tools to reduce the water pollution and flooding caused by stormwater runoff are green infrastructure, land conservation, and best management practices on farms. PALTA’s new three-page guide Working with Nature to Manage Stormwater serves as a gateway to the wealth of web resources that explore these tools. Guides Updated PALTA has updated and revised 10 of read more
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March
Encroachment: Permitting Continued Use Without Risking Loss of Ownership
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association has published a new guide that looks at the common problem of encroachment and a new model document that provides a tool to resolve the problem. Encroachment: Permitting Continued Use Without Risking Loss of Ownership What should you do if a neighboring landowner encroaches on your organization’s property (e.g., builds a shed or extends read more
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February
PALTA Publishes Four New Guides at ConservationTools.org
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association's newest publications, which are described briefly below, can be viewed in their entirety at ConservationTools.org. Social Media Basics for Conservation Organizations Organizations can enhance and expand their conservation impact by using social media to engage new and existing supporters. Crowdfunding for Land read more
