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Residential Development costs more in
services than it generates in taxes!
We have protected over 250 acres through donation,conservation easements,and competitive grants.
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Conservation land can protect your property
value. It actually raises the value of your
property and tips the scale in your favor
when trying to sell.
The Land Trust protected lands act as a buffer framing neighborhoods and focusing development into planned growth areas creating less sprawl and a more attractive living environment for all.
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Did you know ...
A study done in 1996 found that for every
$1.00 of residential tax revenue, Towns
in Rhode Island spent an average of $1.14
in services (fire, police, schools, etc.). Land
acquired as open space demands less
services and actually pays for itself in the
long run.
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People like to live in attractive places. Being
able to access open land for walking,
enjoying nature, or even driving by a scenic
view can raise your spirits. The Land Trust
provides passive recreation sites for
Cumberland residents.
Three Trust Preserves are open to the public with walking trails and even a bluebird trail ; the Bowen Preserve on Angell Road,the Otis Smith Farm and the High Rock Farm Preserves both on Scott Road.Scenic views are protected on Nate Whipple Highway,Pound Road and Wrentham Road just to name a few.
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As land becomes more developed, water
quality declines.
Many of our properties protect brooks,streams, and wetlands that flow directly into the reservoir system.Watershed lands are not for public access ensuring their protection.
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The Land Trust is preserving natural
habitats for plant and animal life. Since
many of these are on the brink of extinction,
this is more critical than ever. Your children
and their children deserve to know our
wondrous natural heritage before it is lost
forever.
The Cumberland Land Trust protects rare habitats here in Cumberland!Our lands protect many plant and animal species that are State Threatened.One property contains 14 plants listed as rare and threatened:more than any in Rhode Island.Our Atlantic White Cedar Swamp is another example of an extremely rare habitat.In addition,we monitor rare plants in Cumberland for the New England Plant Conservation Program of the New England Wild Flower Society.
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