Information Resources
The documents are samples actually in use by land trusts around the state and country, and have been tailored to their own specific needs. These documents are not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust cannot attest to the legal, financial, or tax consequences of their use. As each land trust's organizational and project goals are unique, Maine Coast Heritage Trust recommends that all land trusts engage experienced professionals to assist them in evaluating and understanding how to use the information provided here.
MCHT/MLTN Publications
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- Conservation Easements: An Introduction for Maine Landowners (PDF, 916kb)
- Conservation Options: A Guide for Maine Landowners (PDF)
- The Public Benefits of Conserved Lands (PDF, 872kb)
To receive printed copies of these please contact info@mcht.org.
Sample Documents
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Board Policies
- Board Governance (PDF, 8kb)
- Board Policies (PDF, 312kb)
- Board Responsibilities (PDF, 36kb)
- Executive Committee (PDF, 8kb)
Fundraising
- Capacity Fund Policy (PDF, 16kb)
- Development Committee (PDF, 8kb)
- Shared Prospects Document (PDF, 8kb)
Land Protection and Stewardship
- Conservation Easement Status Report (PDF, 36kb)
- Conservation Plan (PDF, 8kb)
- Land Donation Form 8283 (PDF, 840kb)
- Land Protection Protocols (PDF, 8kb)
- Landowner Inquiry Form (PDF, 32kb)
- MLCAN Model Boilerplate CE (Word, 127kb)
- Preserve Status Report (PDF, 28kb)
- Purchase and Sale Agreement (PDF, 84kb)
- Stewardship & Land Acquisition Committee (PDF, 12kb)
- Strategic Conservation Planning Student Guide - Draft (PDF, 7.7mb)
Coalition Building
- Memo of Understanding (PDF, 60kb)
- Models of Collaboration Among Land Trusts (PDF, 3.18mb)
- Organizational Protocol (PDF, 24kb)
Informational Pieces
Other Resources
Here are more online resources available to help you learn more about land conservation, land trusts, nonprofit management, and more.
- Land Trust Standards and Practices
- Land Trust Alliance
- Maine Association of NonProfits: MLTN member trusts receive a complimentary membership to MANP.
- Institute for Civic Leadership
- Board Source: Building Effective Non-Profit Boards
- GrowSmart Maine
- Land Trust Accreditation Commission
- The Learning Center
- Beginning with Habitat Toolbox
- State of Maine Recreational Access and Landowner Relations Program
- IRS Exempt Employers Toolkit
