Cheshire
Land Trust
Cheshire
Land Trust
Preserving Land as
a Living Resource Since 1969
Our Mission
Preservation of natural resources of the State of Connecticut, including water resources, marshland, swamp, woodland, open spaces and the plant and animal life therein.
Preservation of unique historic and scenic sites.
Promote the scientific study of and educate the public regarding local natural resources including plants, animals, birds and other wildlife.
Acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise, real and personal property for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the State of Connecticut for conservational, educational, scientific and recreational purposes.The Cheshire Trust is a nonprofit corporation funded entirely by
donor contributions from members of the community. We receive no taxpayer support.
Spring 2008 Newsletter -
You are Visitor
since Mar. 25, 2007
Total acreage of all public and private land in the town of Cheshire exceeds 21,000 acres.
Though significant, CLT's 525 acres represents only 2.46% of the total land area.
Management Plan for Ives-Pelz Unveiled
The Mosaic Team
Dominique Gilbert, Dan Tesini, Kelsey Kidd, Teresa Sarroca, Rebecca Watters & Mark Kasinskas
CLT has made significant progress in developing a long term plan for the Ives farm and the adjacent 13 acre Pelz farm preserve. The plan addresses key areas of stewardship including soils, hydrology, woodland, riparian corridor, wildlife, public access issues and farming operations.
The management plan for the Ives-Pelz farm properties was recently unveiled to the governing board. Mark Kasinskas presented an overview of this comprehensive plan at the Annual Meeting held March 27, 2008.
Kasinskas and five other graduate students of Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies developed the advisory study based on months of work at the land trust farm properties.
Since its organization in 1969 the Cheshire Land Trust has acquired by gift or easement 29 properties across Cheshire totaling 525 acres. Four of these properties have active farming operations comprising 245 acres. The Land Trust is proud take on the responsibility of preserving this farmland for generations to come. The public can take comfort in knowing that Ives Farm, CLT's most recent farm acquisition and a cherished part of Cheshire's agricultural history, will be preserved.
Join the Cheshire Land Trust
Open spaces provide habitat for wildlife, protection for our water supply and countless benefits to the community. Cheshire's pristine wetlands, green ways, farmland and open spaces must never be taken for granted. Join in our mission to preserve the town's natural character and beauty. Membership offers you the opportunity to make a difference.
The Cheshire Land Trust seeks gifts of land thus ensuring its preservation for future generations. Today we actively manage 25 properties and 4 conservation easements totaling 525 acres. Membership dues and contributions provide for management of these properties.
Meetings
The Cheshire Land Trust Governing Board meets monthly, usually the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM at Elim Park Conference Room.
If you would like to attend, contact Kevin Wetmore at (203) 272-3766 or
Dave Schrumm 272-2689.
Note: there is no meeting held in August.