Resources For Land Trusts
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Frequently Asked Questions on local property tax on lands owned by land trusts for conservation purposes. Updated February 6, 2010
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Since 1991, Mass Audubon has been using the most up-to-date technology and methods available to analyze changes to land use patterns in Massachusetts every five years. The results are published in our...
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The program provides financial assistance to public water systems and municipal water departments for the purchase of land or interests in land for: 1) protection of existing DEP-approved public drink...
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This Program is a partnership between participating States and the USDA Forest Service to identify and help protect environmentally important forests from conversion to non-forest uses.
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The MA Division of Conservation Services administers the state side of the Land & Water Conservation Fund program in Massachusetts. For information, visit https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-the-mass...
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Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024.
List of landowner assistance programs. View programs at: http://masswoods.net/landowner-programs
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The MA OHV Law, Chapter 202 of the Acts of 2010 (its legislative title), primarily affects M.G. L. Chapter 90B and related laws, governing off-road recreational and utility vehicles. The law also stre...
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Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024.
This program provides technical assistance to private landowners and municipalities in forest resource planning, forest management, and forest protection within 14 di...
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This presentation provides information on the economic benefits of land conservation and resources. Given at the 2018 Mass Land Conservation Conference
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There are adaptive strategies available to address the loss of ash from our forests as well as to help ash species survive EAB. The goal of this publication is to give those making decisions about the...
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Treasurer's procedures for tax title land and foreclosures.
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The Beacon Hill Weekly Roundup tracks the progress of legislative priorities of Mass Audubon, focusing on the protection of the nature of Massachusetts.
View Current Weekly Roundup
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Mass Divison of Fisheries and Wildlife programs to maintain and enhance the native biodiversity of the Commonwealth. Includes three interrelated programs: Ecological Restoration Program, Upland Habita...
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Last reviewed by MLTC 11/20/2024.
This DOR response to a question on the valuation of conservation restrictions gives the reason why no set formula for reduction in taxes can be arrived at, but does ...
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Please update the description and link as follows: The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is responsible for the conservation and protection of hundreds of species that are not hunted, fi...
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The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network's Position Statement on payment in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) describes why nonprofit organizations should not be required to these. View testimony here
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The Massachusetts Attorney General documents the requirements of Directors of Public Charities for Books, Records and Reporting.
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Last reviewed by MLTC: 9/27/2025
Massachusetts Deed Formatting Standards ensure deeds are clear, legible, and recordable by setting rules for paper, margins, and layout. Adopted in 2007 and updated in...
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Last Reviewed by MLTC: 12/11/2025
State programs offering grants, financial assistance, and targeted support services to farmers and agricultural producers across Massachusetts.
Documents:
1. Agricult...
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Last Reviewed by MLTC: 12/11/2025
Massachusetts’ Chapter 61 programs provide reduced property tax assessments for land enrolled in long-term forest, agricultural, or open space and recreational use. T...
