Land Trust Notes Impact of Donors, Volunteers
“After a full year on the job, I’ve reflected on the accomplishments of our valuable donors and volunteers,” writes Abby Greenwell, conservation manager. “The impact of your efforts over the last 12 months has been nothing short of amazing. In a community where many people talk about the challenges posed by rampant sprawling growth, you’re the ones helping PTLT do something about it. And it’s been plenty …”
Ms. Greenwell noted the addition of five easements made this past year PTLT’s most successful to date:
- Greenwell Easement—413 acres
- Stauffer-Dixon—20 acres
- Weiland-Smith—87 acres
- Leeland—74 acres, and
- A totally unique forest conservation easement in St. Inigoes as mitigation for tree cutting at Historic St. Mary’s City to allow a boat facility construction
“This brings our conservation total to 6,894 acres of Southern Maryland saved,” she writes.
Ms. Greenwell said she will be working on the completion of easements on four additional properties totaling 374 acres.
PTLT has reinvigorated its monitoring program with the training of 20 new volunteers who’ve already begun inspecting some of the most beautiful properties Southern Maryland has to offer, according to Ms. Greenwell.
“Their work ensures the continuity of preserving land in perpetuity while honoring and respecting the trust placed with us by landowners,” she writes. “It’s our most critical function.”
She thanked each and every volunteer who raised a hand to monitor properties. And for anyone interested in joining the monitors, Ms. Greenwell encourages them to contact her at [email protected] for more information.
There are other ways to continue supporting PTLT.
“Consider putting your retirement minimum distribution requirements to worthy use by allocating monies to PTLT. Good old direct donations are always welcome, of course,” she said.
Those interested may us the PayPal app on the PTLT website or mail checks to PTLT, PO Box 1955, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
