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Emergency Operations & Access Planning for Land Trust Preserves
Prepared by Kent Land Trust, this practical template shows how land trusts can partner with fire, police, EMS, and municipal officials to improve emergency preparedness on conservation lands. The plan includes emergency contacts, property access maps, helicopter landing zones, fire danger protocols, trail access details, and operational procedures for incidents such as rescues, missing persons, or wildfire risk. An excellent model for land trusts seeking to enhance visitor safety, strengthen local partnerships, and ensure first responders can quickly navigate preserves in an emergency.