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"It is essential for each one of us to to do our part in saving
what we can of the beauty and charm and peace of the hills and
valleys, the streams and the woodlands about us. Once destroyed,
they can never be replaced."
Clifton Lisle
History of West Pikeland Township,
1966
Become a WPLT Member
Private donations are the primary source of funding for our various initiatives, such as
monitoring easements, engaging land-use consultants, and sponsoring
educational programs. Members receive updates on WPLT programs and achievements,
personal invitations to events, free admission to WPLT workshops, and
the knowledge that their contribution is being put to work preserving
West Pikeland's rural character and natural beauty for future
generations.
Conserve Land
People conserve their
land for many reasons, but often it is simply to preserve a
place that they love. There are many ways to conserve your land:
You can donate your land to a conservation organization or
qualified governmental agency, such as the township; donate your
land with life estate, so you may live on it for the rest of
your life; retain ownership, but place a conservation easement
on all or a portion of your property; provide for limited
development or conservation subdivision; and so on. A
representative of WPLT will help you explore the various
alternatives available to you to help you realize your goals and
preserve your land for future generations.
Volunteer
WPLT needs volunteers
to participate on committees that assist the board with
communications, stewardship and monitoring, grant-writing,
education, development, administrative, and mapping. We invite
you to
contact us and let us know your area of interest.
Additionally, West Pikeland Township provides many opportunities
for concerned citizens to get involved in land use decisions by
participating on volunteer boards and commissions. Contact the
township about participating on the Planning Commission or the
Environmental Advisory Council, both of which advise township
officials on subdivision proposals and ways to improve land
development planning.
Attend
Events
WPLT sponsors
educational events and workshops throughout the year to educate
residents on maintaining their property, protecting wildlife and
preserving open space. We invite you to attend our events to
learn more about becoming a steward of the environment and
helping to protect the natural beauty of our township.
Attend
Meetings
The West Pikeland Land Trust
Board of Directors meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00
pm in the West Pikeland Township building at 1645 Art School Road.
We invite members, volunteers, and the public to attend our meetings and
learn more about WPLT's plans and initiatives. |
