Resources For Landowners

  • Greening Your Final Arrangements

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024. Green Burial Massachusetts provides current information on green burial practices at www.greenburialma.org/. Q and A sheet was last updated in January 2023, and the ...

  • Historically Underserved Farmer Resource Page

    Last reviewed by MLTC 9-24-2024 A webpage crafted by MDAR to connect Historically Underserved Farmers with various government resources, and to share information on MDAR programs and EJ initiatives. L...

  • How is Land Protected

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024. A brief overview of land conservation options provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. View article

  • Increasing Forest Resiliency

    Last reviewed 11/18/2024. Presentation on past and current forest stressors and methods of increasing forest resiliency. This was presented at the 2017 Mass Land Conservation Conference.

  • Introduction to Land Conservation

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/25/2024. There are several options to consider when thinking about conserve your land. You may convey ownership of the land by:- donating the land to a nonprofit conservation ...

  • IRS Bulletin on Conservation Tax Deductions

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024. Guidance Regarding Deductions by Individuals for Qualified Conservation Contributions. IRS Bulletin available at: www.irs.gov/irb/2007-25_IRB#NOT-2007-50 View docume...

  • Land Conservation Options

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024. A guide for Massachusetts landowners to the opportunities to protect their land. Published by Essex County Greenbelt in 2014.

  • Legal Food Hub

    Last reviewed 11/18/2024. A free service matching eligible farmers and food businesses with volunteer attorneys. View the site here.

  • MA Landowner Programs

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/18/2024. List of landowner assistance programs. View programs at: http://masswoods.net/landowner-programs

  • MA Service Forestry Program

    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...

  • Massachusetts Forestry Programs Overview

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/25/2024. The Department of Conservation and Recreation offers resources and financial assistance programs to aid woodland owners in forestry stewardship and management. Belo...

  • New England Resource Directory for Farmers

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/25/2024. Includes links for grant programs, technical assistance, service providers, and other resources for farmers across New England. View the page.

  • Planned Giving

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/25/2024. The term “planned giving” refers to charitable gifts that require some planning before they are made. This document describes various reasons to get involved in plann...

  • Post-Mortem Donation of Conservation Easements

    Last reviewed by MLTC 11/25/2024. Explores opportunities available under Section 2031(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, in particular the post-mortem donation of a conservation easement. Demonstrates t...