The following issues will be considered by the Board Members of Metacomet Land Trust as we evaluate each potential land project:
Feasibility / Functional Considerations
- Level of threat
- Community support / financial do-ability
- Landowner cooperation / clear title
- Hazardous waste / safety and liability concerns
- Long-term management considerations
Natural Resource Considerations
- Adjacent to or nearby protected lands, adds to conservation land continuity
- Uncommon communities and habitats, rare species occurrences
- Wildlife habitat / general ecosystem values
- Water resources – wetlands, aquifers, headwaters/watershed protection, riparian corridors
- Statewide important soils (such as prime agricultural soils), unique geology or landforms
Cultural Resource Considerations
- Environmental education value
- Historical / archaeological value
- Scenic value
- Contributes to community rural character
- Potential for recreational use / potential for access to other protected land
