Connecticut Land Conservation Conference

March 22, 2025

Wesleyan University, Middletown

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Nuts and Bolts of Land Transactions (101 Series)

Room: Usdan 108
Intro Level

This introductory workshop dissects typical land conservation projects including both fee and easement transactions. You will learn the basics of land transactions from project selection through the closing event, including landowner negotiations, creating and executing a successful funding plan, due diligence, and community outreach. This workshop is for staff, volunteers, and board members involved in land protection projects. Bring your questions and examples of creative transactions or project issues to discuss and brainstorm solutions.

Presenter(s)

Honor Lawler, Project Manager II, Trust for Public Land

Resources and Handouts

Clcc Handclap

“CLCC’s annual conference is like Woodstock for Connecticut’s land conservation community. It’s an opportunity to foster connections, get inspired, and celebrate our collective accomplishments”

- Pete Govert, Executive Director, East Haddam Land Trust


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