This primer on using private transfer fees in New Hampshire, subtitled "The conservation gifts that keep on giving," explains the need for finding money to cover the long-term monitoring and enforcement obligations of conservation easement and fee land holders. It discusses the use of "Stewardship Transfer Fees" (built into a conservation easement) and "Stewardship Legacy Agreements" (a separate document) as revenue-generating mechanisms. 14 pages.
Year: 2011
Author(s): Thomas N. Masland and Paul Doscher
Organization/Source: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
Topic tags: Conservation Easement Implementation Guides and Transfer Fees and Stewardship Funding Covenants for Conservation Easements
Related guides: Costs of Conservation Easement Stewardship