Plumstead Township Land Preservation Program on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Plumstead Township Land Preservation Program
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last updated: August 2022

The goal of Plumstead Township's land preservation program is to maintain open space throughout the Township for agriculture, parks and the protection of natural resources. Funds from three voter-approved bond referendums have allowed the Township to purchase land for these purposes as well as to purchase conservation easements on privately-owned land. The conservation easement program is the Township's primary vehicle for preserving land, with over 2,800 acres of land preserved through 2011.

Methods used to preserve land by conservation easement vary according to available funding, the property owner's needs, and how the proposed easement fits into the open space goals. The Township strongly encourages easement donations and in most cases will contribute funds towards associated costs, such as a property survey and appraisals.

Easement donations are attractive to many landowners since they can provide substantial Federal tax benefits. The Township can also purchase conservation easements. To maximize preservation funds, the Township gives preference to those interested in bargain sales-purchases below the fair market value. Property under immediate threat of development may also be given priority in the nominating process.

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