MISSION
The London Britain Township Land Trust
is incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania exclusively for charitable and eductaional purposes as defined
and limited by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The
Trust's mission is to:
1. Serve the needs of London Britain Township
(LBT) in the preservation, conservation, and stewardship of historic sites
and open space, including important agriculturally productive lands and
natural areas;
2. Assist the LBT Board of Supervisors and the LBT Planning Commission
in decisions regarding open space planning and land acquisition;
3. Assist landowners in London Britain Township who wish to pursue
conservation objectives in their plans for their properties;
4. Establish an endowment fund to provide operating revenue for
acquisition of land and interest in land, and for stewardship and planning
activities;
5. Provide liaison with environmental, agricultural, conservation
and historic preservation organizations and promote the services each organization
offers;
6. Acquire land in fee, purchase development rights, and accept
lands and conservation easements from donors, including developers, that
are required to set aside lands by subdivision or land development regulations;
7. Establish management procedures with homeowners associations;
8. Work with LBT staff in efforts to better manage and improve
existing open space areas and greenways.
SELECTED CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
Conservation easements on the former Murray Property
click here or on the photo
below for details