December
8, 2014
An Open Letter to Our Community from
the Prospect Land Trust Board of Directors
In
1994, the Prospect Land Trust (PLT) was established. Since its conception, the
Trust has acquired over 138 acres of property. The land has been acquired by
donation, conveyance, or conservation easement and can never be developed for
homes or businesses. The purpose of acquiring the properties is to protect and
preserve green, open space and enrich the lives of all Prospect residents - now
and forever. They are places where residents can walk, watch birds and animals and/or
just sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of undisturbed nature. By preserving
these open spaces, PLT is helping to enhance our community’s character, protect
water sources, and protect important habitats. Everyone benefits, and it is a
win/win situation for all.
The PLT routinely inspects
its holdings to ensure proper maintenance and protection of its properties.
Property Stewards assist us in this effort.
However, you are all welcome
to walk our properties and you are all asked to be stewards of them. If you see anything out of the ordinary
(hunting, ATV’s, trash, etc.), please contact us.
On a recent stewardship visit
to the Kathan Woods hiking trail, evidence of illegal hunting had taken place.
We immediately compiled documentation of this unfortunate transgression in the
form of photos and reported it to the Connecticut State Environmental
Conservation Police (EnCon) and the Prospect Police Department. EnCon, in turn
has conducted their own investigation, and charges have been filed against the
person responsible for this illegal hunting on Prospect Land Trust property.
As
residents of Prospect, you and your family are in a unique position to routinely
enjoy and appreciate the benefits of PLT’s open spaces, and we thank you in
advance for your continued support. It is important that we work together to monitor
and protect PLT properties as valuable open space and natural resources. We
hope you will consider joining us in our efforts to protect and preserve our
open space for the benefit of our community.
Contact us at PLTPCT@aol.com or Call Bill Rinckel –
President (203) 996-6077 / (203) 758-5890 or Joel Meisel – Vice President (203) 758-6812 Write us at The Prospect Land Trust, Inc. P.O. Box 7375, Prospect, CT
06712.
To learn about our
properties, the Do’s & Don’ts, up-to-date information and membership, visit
www.prospectlandtrust.blogspot.com
Sincerely,
H. William (Bill) Rinckel
Prospect Land Trust Board President
PLEASE DOWe ask that
visitors respect the fragility of nature, and remain on the path. Please
carry out what you carry in. Leave the trail a little better than you
found it - pick up litter as you hike. Report any unsafe conditions to
PLT. Please greet hikers you meet. Remember to "Take only pictures; leave only footprints." Enjoy yourself and enjoy the great outdoors!
TRESPASSING
The properties listed are owned by the Prospect Land Trust who have given permission (where noted) for their use. Our properties are surrounded by private properties. We ask that you respect our neighbors by staying on the trails. If you stay on the trails, you will not be trespassing on anyone else's property. If you wonder off the trail and onto someones else's property it may be considered trespassing. In these cases PLT is not responsible for any injuries or damages that may accrue. That responsibility will lie solely on the trespasser.
Post revised 1/21/15
The properties listed are owned by the Prospect Land Trust who have given permission (where noted) for their use. Our properties are surrounded by private properties. We ask that you respect our neighbors by staying on the trails. If you stay on the trails, you will not be trespassing on anyone else's property. If you wonder off the trail and onto someones else's property it may be considered trespassing. In these cases PLT is not responsible for any injuries or damages that may accrue. That responsibility will lie solely on the trespasser.
Post revised 1/21/15
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