Metacomet’s Land Acquisition Criteria

The following issues will be considered by the Board Members of Metacomet Land Trust as we evaluate each potential land project:

Feasibility / Functional Considerations
* Level of threat
* Community support / financial do-ability
* Landowner cooperation / clear title
* Hazardous waste / safety and liability concerns
* Long-term management considerations

Natural Resource Considerations
* Adjacent to or nearby protected lands, adds to conservation land continuity
* Uncommon communities and habitats, rare species occurrences
* Wildlife habitat / general ecosystem values
* Water resources – wetlands, aquifers, headwaters/watershed protection, riparian corridors
* Statewide important soils (such as prime agricultural soils), unique geology or landforms

Cultural Resource Considerations
* Environmental education value
* Historical / archaeological value
* Scenic value
* Contributes to community rural character
* Potential for recreational use / potential for access to other protected land