Land Trust Violations Policy

from Upstate Forever Manual
adopted May 9, 2007
amended November 14, 2009

Section III. LAND TRUST PROGRAM POLICIES
H. Enforcement Policy pp. 26-27

1. As part of the monitoring visit, the Monitor shall thoroughly document potential violation(s) with photographs, maps and a written report, make a copy of the Conservation Agreement with text relevant to the potential violation(s) indicated, and give copies of such documentation to the Land Trust Director.
2. If the problem requires prompt action to avoid further disturbance or degradation, the Monitor will notify the Land Trust Director of the situation immediately (e.g., by phone upon leaving the property). The Land Trust Director may choose to make the landowner aware of the issue and its initial remedies (e.g., a temporary halt on construction until the situation can be fully assessed).
3. The Land Trust Director shall determine if a violation has occurred.
4. The Land Trust Director has the discretion and authority to determine what action to take in response to a violation that is deemed minor. For a violation that is deemed major, the Land Trust Director shall consult with the Executive Director, the Conservation Stewardship Director, and the Land Trust Committee and may consult with the organization’s attorney. The Land Trust Director and the Executive Director have the discretion and authority to determine what action to take.
   All action taken in response to a violation, whether major or minor, shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Conservation Agreement.

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