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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)
- Land Conservation: A Charitable Giving Opportunity
- 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)
- Executive Committee (PDF, 8kb)
- Board Responsibilities (PDF, 36kb)
- Board Policies (PDF, 312kb)
Fundraising
- Capacity Fund Policy (PDF, 16kb)
- Shared Prospects Document (PDF, 8kb)
- Development Committee (PDF, 8kb)
Land Protection and Stewardship
- MLCAN Model Boilerplate CE (PDF, 262kb)
- Conservation Plan (PDF, 8kb)
- Land Protection Protocols (PDF, 8kb)
- Stewardship & Land Acquisition Committee (PDF, 12kb)
- Conservation Easement Status Report (PDF, 36kb)
- Land Donation Form 8283 (PDF, 840kb)
- Landowner Inquiry Form (PDF, 32kb)
- Preserve Status Report (PDF, 28kb)
- Purchase and Sale Agreement (PDF, 84kb)
Coalition Building
Informational Pieces
- Advocacy Article, (PDF, 12kb), Sheepscot Log Newsletter, Summer 2006
Other Resources
- 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
- Beginning with Habitat Toolbox