A free public seminar on land preservation was held in the township building. The website described it this way:

"Farmland Preservation Seminar--October 13, 2007 @ 10:00 AM.  The preservation of farmland and open space provides numerous benefits to the community including the protection of rural character and scenic vistas, maintenance of a viable agricultural economy, watershed protection and the preservation of wildlife habitat.  With the goal of educating the public about issues involving land preservation within Plumstead Township, this seminar will provide information on the environmental and economic benefits of land preservation. Topics will include an overview of past preservation efforts within the Township, methods of acquisition including the purchase and donation of conservation easements and outright purchases, application to the preservation program, selection criteria and preservation goals for the Township."

Contact Louis Fineberg, lfineberg@plumstead.gov / Director Land Use/Planning for more information about these topics.

Jeffrey Marshall of the Heritage Conservancy also offered information and noted that more is available at their website, including:

Land Conservation Strategies: A Guide for Landowners

Landowner's Options for Protecting Family Lands

Conservation Easements -- Questions and Answers

Resource Protection Glossary of Terms

 

Opportunity Knocks: Open Space as a Community Investment by Michael Frank