Tag: Land Transactions
CLCC’s Anatomy of a Land Transaction is a seven-part webinar series designed to give land trust staff and board members a practical, well-rounded foundation in the core components of land conservation deals. Each session features expert presenters covering key topics—from project selection, appraisals, and environmental due diligence, to surveys, baseline documentation, closings, and post-closing responsibilities—with…
Read MoreIn the 7th and final session of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series, we will host an informal but structured session with experienced land transaction professionals. This session offers attendees the chance to ask lingering questions, bring forward real scenarios (anonymized if needed), and troubleshoot project challenges. Presenters: Rex Linville, Land Trust Alliance CLCC…
Read MoreSession 6 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series offers an overview of the legal lifecycle of a land conservation transaction—from due diligence through closing and post-closing responsibilities. Topics may include title review, mortgage subordination, access rights, and complex encumbrances. The session also covers closing logistics (escrow, disbursement, recording) and post-closing tasks such as, donor…
Read MoreSession 5 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series will cover the pre-acquisition development of Baseline Documentation Reports (BDRs) and post-acquisition stewardship planning. It will review required components, acceptable formats, and best practices for signing, archiving, and referencing this documentation, as well as ways of integrating GIS and photo documentation. Presenters: Mariah Fogg, Land Trust…
Read MoreSession 4 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series will explore surveys, which are often a requirement for land acquisition funding programs, and are the foundation for effective stewardship and enforcement. This session will cover when a Class A-2 survey is needed, how to read and interpret survey documents, and how to communicate with…
Read MoreSession 3 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series will provide land trusts and conservation professionals with practical guidance on how to scope, select, and manage appraisals for land acquisition and conservation projects. Participants will learn how to determine which type of appraisal—USPAP, Yellow Book, or others—is appropriate based on the intended use and…
Read MoreIn Session 2 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series, we’ll dive into project selection. Project selection is more than evaluating opportunities as they arise—it’s about being proactive in pursuing the right projects that advance your mission. This session will explore how traditional project selection criteria provide a useful foundation, but are most effective…
Read MoreIn Session 1 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series, we will demystify Environmental Assessments, including the different phases, the purpose they serve in land conservation transactions, and how findings can impact project decisions. We’ll clarify when a land trust can use an in-house Environmental Transaction Screen to identify potential concerns—and when a formal,…
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