Sustainable Futures 2001 Finca _______ A Conservation Easement Presenter: Christopher Graham

Sustainable Futures 2001 Project Boundaries / Margines del Proyecto

Presentation Outline Presenter: Christopher Graham Sustainable Futures 2001 I. Conservation Easements / II. Project Goals / Metas del Proyecto III. Project Objectives / Objetivos del Proyecto IV. Project Process / Proceso del Proyecto V. Finca de Arguedas a.Inventory / Inventario b. Maps / Mapas VI. Finca de Ted y Maria Hope a. Inventory / Inventario b. Maps / Mapas VII. Finca de cy – FCC a. Inventory / Inventario b. Maps / Mapas

Conservation Easements Inventario del Proyecto Presenter: Christopher Graham Sustainable Futures 2001 What is a Conservation Easement? Conservation easements are restrictions that landowners voluntarily place on their property that legally bind the actions of present and future owners of the property. Property ownership includes certain priviledges that allow a landowner to exercise certain property rights (for example, continued farming, subdivide a property.) A conservation easement restricts the landowner’s ability to exercise some of these rights. The rights given up and those retained by the owner are set forth in a legal document (the conservation easement) which is then transferred to a qualified organization, such as a land trust or CEDARENA.

Conservation Easements Inventario del Proyecto Presenter: Christopher Graham Sustainable Futures 2001 Why do we need a conservation easement in the three fincas? To conserve a vital link in the biological network of the San Luis valley essential for the movement of species. To provide security for families living and working in the three properties. The conservation easement for the three fincas are unique for its agricultural easements. Sustainable Futures 2001

Conservation Management Plan Inventario del Proyecto Presenter: Christopher Graham Sustainable Futures 2001 How is a conservation easement acquired? A tour of the property. A baseline inventory of landuse, existing structures, natural features, plants and animals. A real estate appraisal. A title report. Mineral and hazardous waste reports. Discussion of the easement’s terms between the land owner and the land trust. Recording the completed easement with the proper agencies. Sustainable Futures 2001

Project Goals Metas del Proyecto Presenter: Christopher Graham To create a document for the purpose of negotiating a proposed conservation easement in three seperate properties: Finca de Arguedas Finca de Ted y Maria Hope Finca de CY - FCC Sustainable Futures 2001

Project Objectives Objetivos del Proyecto Presenter: Christopher Graham To inventory current conditions of the area through the use of existing maps, aerial photographs, field work, photography, planos, etc. Para producir un mapa de las presentes condiciones de parte de la zona a través del uso de los mapas existentes, fotografías aéreas, observaciones desde el suelo y medidas, planos, etc. To create maps of these current conditions. To create a map to serve as a negotiating document for the purpose of mediating boundaries for a proposed conservation easement in all three of the properties. Sustainable Futures 2001

Project Process Proceso del Proyecto Presenter: Christopher Graham Sustainable Futures 2001 Research the History of the Area Investigación de la Historia de la área Research and Documentation of the Conservation Easement Process Investigación y Documentación del Research, Verification, and Documentation of Exisiting Land Use, Parceleros, Structures, Roads, and Streams. Investigación y Documentación de Delineate Proposed Conservation Easement Boundaries Investigación y Documentación de Creation of Maps using ArcView GIS 3.1 Mapas Históricos y Entrevistas

Finca de Ted y Maria Hope Introduction Presenter: Christopher Graham Inventory Sustainable Futures 2001 Inventario