Metacomet Land Trust PO Box 231 Franklin, MA 02038 info@metacometlandtrust.org

Metacomet’s Land Acquisition Criteria


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