Public access to land for hiking, bird watching, hunting, and other recreational activities raises the possibility of a visitor getting injured and for the owners or managers of the land to then be held liable. Landowners and public access easement and lease holders can take practical steps to minimize the risk of liability. 7 pages.
http://conservationtools.org/guides/57
Year: 2024
Author(s): Andrew M. Loza and Justin Hollinger, Esq.
Organization/Source: WeConservePA (formerly Pennsylvania Land Trust Association)
Topic tags: Reducing Liability and Print Editions of WeConservePA Guides
Related guides: Guide to Pennsylvania's Recreational Use of Land and Water Act, Overview of Pennsylvania’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act, Reducing Liability Associated with Public Access, and Separate Entity to Hold Riskier Properties
Patricia L. Pregmon, Esq., and Andrew M. Loza authored the 2011 and 2014 editions of the guide. Loza and Justin Hollinger, Esq., revised the guide for the 2024 edition.
