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There are some features land can have that might help us secure funding for the property. Check all that apply for this property.
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There are several ways Groundswell works to protect property forever. In general we usually either take ownership of the entire property or take control of rights to develop the land through a conservation easement. Check all options you would consider acceptable for this property.
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We will make every effort to secure all of the funding available to protect the property, but sometimes its not enough to cover what the land is worth. Please check all of the arrangements the property owner is willing to accept.
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The above information gives us enough to get started. But we know a simple form can't capture everything you might want us to know about your land. Are there any other notable features on the land that we should know? Does the property have any stories tied to it that might make it an even more compelling candidate for conservation? Tell us in the description box below.
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