What is the Deep River Land Trust?
- The Trust is a non-profit corporation, formed in 1975 by a group of Deep River citizens, for the specific purpose of acquiring Landor conservation easements on property to preserve it in its natural state. The Deep River Land Trust is one of many such local organizations in Connecticut.
- What kinds of land is the Trust interested in protecting?
- Obviously not every tract of land is suitable for preservation. The Trust is most desirous of protecting land judged to be of ecological or environmental value. This includes marshes and ponds as well as woodlands and pastures. However, gifts of commercial, or residential real estate can be given to the Trust for the purpose of sale by the DRLT to provide funds for acquiring natural areas.
- What will the Deep River Land Trust do with donated land?
- The Trust agrees to hold the land in perpetuity in its natural state. However, land that is suitable for nature walks may be opened to the public, with trails provided and markers, if there are features to point out to visitors. It shall be the prerogative of the donor to stipulate how a tract of land is to used.