Mission and Standards

Mission

Our mission is to serve the needs of Pennsbury Township in the preservation, conservation, and stewardship of open space including important agriculturally productive lands and natural areas.

It is our role to:

  • Assist township officials in decisions regarding open space planning and acquisition
  • Provide assistance to landowners who protect their properties through conservation easements
  • Serve as a liaison with other conservation and historic preservation organizations
  • Purchase development rights and accept lands and conservation easements from donors, including developers
  • Work with township staff to manage and improve existing open space and trails

Standards and Practices

The Pennsbury Land Trust adopted the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices as the guiding principles for their operation in 200l. In 2005 the Trust adopted the 2004 Revised LTA Standards and Practices for the responsible operation of the Land Trust, promising totally ethical behavior and strong convictions against willful degradation of conservation easements.

Learn more about the Land Trust Alliance.