How you can help the Land Trust

Volunteers Needed for Scenic Outdoor Work

In 2004 and 2005 the Land Trust dramatically increased the number of easements it holds or co-holds. We will need help in conducting the annual monitoring visits to these easements. Such visits involve a 1-2 hour tour of the property, usually on foot, to insure that no changes have occurred that contravene the terms of the easement. We try to schedule the work during good weather and will always pair a volunteer with an experienced board member. This is an opportunity to see some of the wonderful farms and forests of the Eastern Panhandle. If you are interested, please call Grant Smith, 304-876-2583, or Mark Benedict, 304-274-2794.

Your Contributions Support the Land Trust

Our expenses are low because much of the work of the Land Trust is done by board members volunteering their time. However, we do need money to increase public awareness of the benefits of conservation easements, to close additional easements, and to manage the operations of the organization. In 2005 we added five easements, covering 398 acres, bringing the total we hold or co-hold to 15 easements that protect over 1300 acres (details at Profiles and Progress). We hope to continue at that pace in future years.

The Land Trust is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Please send your contributions to the Land Trust at P.O. Box 2240, Martinsburg WV 25402-2240.