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