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Local Land Trusts of the Taunton River Watershed
A land trust is a non-profit conservation organization which has been established to own land or easements on land for the express purpose of natural resource protection.
Donations of eligible parcels of land or donations of permanent conservation restrictions may qualify as charitable contributions to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. A less-than-market price (or “bargain sale”) of land or a permanent deed restriction preventing development may also provide certain tax benefits for the donor.
Land Trusts are usually independent, public-supported non-profit organizations. Some land trusts operate in only one community and may have a close relationship with municipal government.
Please contact the following organizations for more information:
| Bridgewater Area: |
The Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater |
| Easton: |
The Natural Resources Trust of Easton |
| Fall River: |
The Greater Fall River Land Conservancy |
| Mansfield: |
The Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield |
| Norton: |
The Land Preservation Society of Norton |
| Plainville: |
The Natural Resources Trust of Plainville |
| Wrentham: |
Wrentham Land Preservation Fund of Metacomet Land Trust |
The following larger organizations are members of the Taunton River Watershed Campaign and can assist individual landowners with planning for conservation:
The Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Massachusetts is a regional land trust which serves Plymouth and Bristol Counties.
The Trustees of Reservations is a statewide preservation organization
Mass Audubon works across Massachusetts to preserve, protect and educate the public about …
The Nature Conservancy is an international organization which works to identify and protect habitat for rare plants and animals.
If you serve on a municipal board or committee and would like to discuss your town’s options for conservation, you also may contact the following:
The Trust for Public Land
Regional Center for Conservation Planning, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
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