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Other Model Documents

When using a model document, review the associated commentary.  The commentary provides optional and alternative provisions as well as guidance in applying the model to particular circumstances.

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Model Stewardship Funding Covenant and Commentary

Used to secure payment of deferred contributions, private transfer fees and other conservation commitments made by present landowners and to be paid by either them or future owners. The model offers ten basic ways to structure stewardship funding arrangements. (Versions prior to 2012 were titled the Model Conservation Funding Covenant.)

  • Model Document (8/14/2012)    WORD
  • Commentary (8/14/2012)   WORD | PDF
  • Link to Library Item
  • Guides: Introduction to Stewardship Funding Arrangements and Legal Considerations for Stewardship Funding Arrangements

Model Preliminary Agreement Regarding Conservation Easement Donation and Commentary

Used to spell out the terms under which landowners may donate and land trusts may accept a conservation easement. The model helps both land trusts and landowners avoid the costs and pains of misunderstandings in the process of establishing a conservation easement. The model puts into practice the research, analysis and recommendations of the Pledges and Donation Agreement guide. (Versions of the model prior to 2012 were titled the Model Donation Memorandum.)

  • Model Document (8/7/2012)    WORD
  • Commentary (8/7/2012)   WORD
  • Link to Library Item
  • Link to broader guidance

Model Mortgage Subordination and Commentary

Used to obtain “subordination” of a mortgage that pre-dates a conservation or trail easement. Subordination is critical for assuring that an easement will survive a bank foreclosure. It is also necessary if the landowner intends to use a donation of an easement for federal tax deduction purposes.

  • Model Document (11/23/2011)   PDF   WORD
  • Commentary (11/23/2011)   PDF   WORD        
  • Link to Library Item
  • Link to broader guidance

Model Water Quality Improvement Easement and Commentary

Secures long-term access through and to property for the purpose of remediating the effects of abandoned mine drainage.

  • Model Easement (7/21/2005)   PDF   WORD
  • Commentary (7/21/2005)   PDF   WORD
  • Link to LIbrary Item

People & Projects

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    Part of Brandywine Battlefield Preserved in Westtown Township

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    Unlikely Partners BalletX and Natural Lands Make Nature Center Stage

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  • Heritage Conservancy Sets Pioneering Example of Partnership and Preservation with Manoff Market Gardens

    Heritage Conservancy Sets Pioneering Example of Partnership and Preservation with Manoff Market Gardens

    Freda R. Savana for Heritage Conservancy It could be said that Gary and Amy Manoff have farming in their blood. …Read More »
  • Berks Nature Closes on a Conservation Easement of Olivet Blue Mountain Camp

    Berks Nature Closes on a Conservation Easement of Olivet Blue Mountain Camp

    On September 30th, 2020, Berks Nature closed on a conservation easement project in the Schuylkill River Watershed, Kittatinny Ridge and …Read More »
  • Fifteen More Acres Protected Forever!

    Fifteen More Acres Protected Forever!

      Article originally published in September 2020 by Willistown Conservation Trust. The final conservation chapter to the 15-acre Stonehedge Farm …Read More »
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