Basic Organization Information
Peconic Land Trust, Inc.
- Also Known As:
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PLT
- Physical Address:
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Southampton, NY
11969
- EIN:
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11-2667021
- Web URL:
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www.peconiclandtrust.org
- NTEE Category:
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C Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification
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C99 Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification N.E.C.
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C Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification
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C34 Land Resources Conservation
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C Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification
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C36 Forest Conservation
- Year Founded:
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1983
- Ruling Year:
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1989
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Mission Statement
The Peconic Land Trust conserves Long Island's working farms, natural lands and heritage for our communities now and in the future.
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Chief Executive
Mr. John v.H. Halsey
Term:
Since
Jan
1983
Chief Executive Profile:
John v.H. Halsey is founder and President of the Peconic Land Trust. John serves on the boards of the North American Land Trust, Nassau Land Trust, South Fork Land Foundation and the Southampton Youth Association, as well as on the Trustees Council of the Preservation League of New York State. He also currently co-chairs the Land Trust Alliance/New York Advisory Board, and is board member emeritus of the Long Island Community Foundation. He earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.S.W. degree in Organization, Planning and Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Program:
Stewardship
- Budget:
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$249,759
- Category:
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Environment
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
For the Peconic Land Trust, Stewardship is the perpetual care of the preserves and conservation easements held by the Trust. These protected properties are a legal and good faith responsibility that continues forever. All properties are routinely monitored and related records maintained.
Properties donated to the Trust in fee are called Preserves. A management plan is prepared for each of these properties. Some Preserves are passive and need minimal maintenance, while others require extensive measures to control soil erosion, restore wetlands, control public access, etc.
Conservation easements are a voluntary agreement between a landowner and a qualified conservation organization or municipality that protects the land from development, with the landowner retaining ownership and the rights to sell the property or pass it onto heirs. These properties are monitored at least annually to detect any changes and to ensure the property is being used in accordance with the terms of the restrictions placed on it. The commitment to monitor, defend, and enforce the easements is what ensures perpetual protection.
Our stewardship staff is available to assist landowners with a variety of land management activities including:
- Field mowing
- Planting of cover crops
- Invasive vegetation removal
- Landscape restoration
- Trail creation and maintenance
The Trust can provide environmentally sensitive land care services to landowners – individuals, corporation or municipalities. As a result, interest in the Peconic Land Trust’s Stewardship Program comes from many sources, including:
- landowners who want to preserve the rural character of their property;
- landowners who want to protect environmentally sensitive area(s) of their property;
- landowners who find it difficult to manage their property;
- corporations holding land as an investment;
- developers seeking assistance in the management of open space areas within their plans; and
- Municipalities that own natural areas or development rights but whose management capability is stretched by the maintenance of active recreational areas.
Our experienced staff is available to advise and assist landowners on long-term natural resource management strategies available, including establishing and implementing stewardship objectives that reflect the owner's goals and the unique elements of each property.
Our stewardship staff will welcome donations – Wish List – of equipment in good working condition. To make a donation, please contact Pam Greene, Vice President of Stewardship.
Program Long-Term Success:
The preservation of hundreds of acres of natural lands and farmland on Long Island. Natural Lands include woodlands, wetlands, plant and animal habitats, and scenic vistas.
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Program:
Conservation
- Budget:
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$143,600
- Category:
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Environment
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Since 1983, the Peconic Land Trust has worked with landowners to help plan and accomplish conservation projects that meet their goals and financial needs. The Peconic Land Trust creates partnerships with landowners, communities and all levels of government to develop win-win solutions that conserve land while respecting the rights of the individual and the interests of the public.
The following are general guidelines the Peconic Land Trust uses when working with landowners to determine appropriate land conservation methods and on-going stewardship of conserved lands
The following represents a range of conservation options available to landowners that can be used alone or may be blended to help you achieve your objectives.
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