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Eastern box turtle, an inhabitant of our woodlands. Local populations are threatened
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| Orleans Conservation Trust |
Year Founded
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1970 |
Protecting water, woods, and wetlands |
| Number of Members |
900 |
| Total Acres Protected |
528 |
| Acres Owned |
434 |
| Acres Under Easement
| 94 |
About The Trust
The Orleans Conservation Trust (OCT), a non-profit land trust
founded in 1970,
operates within the political bounds of the Town. OCT is the
single largest private landowner in Orleans and is dedicated
to:
· preserving and acquiring land in its natural state;
· cooperating with individuals and other organizations and
agencies to promote increased effectiveness in conservation
efforts;
· developing conservation plans for the stewardship of our
natural resources;
· preserving scenic landscapes, wildlife habitat, outdoor
recreational opportunities and water quality;
· providing environmental education and promoting scientific
research.
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| Membership Costs
Annual Membership dues: Individual - $25; Family
- $ 40; Supporter- $ 100; Conservator - $300; Sponsor - $500;
Benefactor - $1,000 - $4,999
Life Membership: $5,000 or more (Land, Securities or Cash
contributions). All contributions are deductible for federal
income tax purposes.
Employer match contributions accepted. |
Membership Information
Please send membership contributions to the mailing address
below. |
| Current Contact
David Shactman, President |
| Mailing Address
Orleans Conservation Trust
P. O. Box 1078
East Orleans, MA 02643-1078 |
Telephone
508-255-0183 |
| Fax |
E-mail
oct@cape.com |
Other information
Programs and Population Served:
The Orleans Conservation Trust (OCT) is one of two private
organizations holding title to conservation land in Orleans.
It has acquired rights to more than 528 acres of land (as
of December, 2004) on which it either holds title or conservation
restrictions in perpetuity. As the responsibility for preserving
our environment increasingly transfers from the role of government
to individuals, OCT provides the organization through which
residents of Orleans can participate in preserving our town's
scenic and natural beauty. The year-round population of Orleans
is 6,300. This number triples in the summer.
OCT membership numbers approximately 900 individuals and families.
Our annual meeting is held in early Fall and the Board meets
on a monthly basis. Current programs include:
· Land acquisition projects;
· Conservation Restriction Program;
· Land maintenance, trail management and guided walks of existing
properties;
· Distributing newsletters to promote education and awareness
of OCT activities;
· Providing brochures, maps and information to the public
to increase awareness of protected lands;
· Providing private support of town open space acquisition
efforts;
· Public workshops.
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