Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust’s Mission
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o preserve and protect the rural character of the Mount Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region for public benefit through: 5 Conservation agreements that protect the farms, forest, streams, and wetlands—the special undeveloped, open spaces 5 Stewardship of our conserved land, now and forever 5 Partnerships with private individuals, local governments, and likeminded organizations to share expertise and efforts in protecting land 5 Education of the people of our communities about the importance to them of protecting our environment and its ecosystems through land conservation.
Donors know that Debbie understands firsthand what it means to create an easement. Her husband Peter’s family has owned land in New London since 1863. The Stanley Farm was the third property to be conserved by Ausbon Sargent. Debbie shares, “The land is important to Peter, to our family, and to me. Since our family donated an easement, I can put myself in the shoes of a property owner. It is a huge decision. Creating an easement is very personal, and it is permanent.” She adds, “It can get complicated. No two easements
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