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Project #94.4.1 New Hampshire Coastal Initiative Projet Protecting Local Resources in the Seacoast Region June,1995 Prepared for The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests by Dea Brickner-Wood Land Protection Consultant This report and the related maps were funded in part by a grant from the Office of State Planning, New Hampshire Coastal Program, as authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Grant Award Number NA470ZO237. noaa office of state planning NH Coastal Program TC 224 .N4 B75 1995 C2 Brickner-Wood, Dea New Hampshire Coastal Initiative Project Protecting Local Resources in the Seacoast Region Cr June,1995 Prepared for The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests by Dea Brickner-Wood Land Protection Consultant This report and the related maps were funded in part by a grant from the Office of State Planning, New Hampshire Coastal Program, as authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Grant Award Number NA470ZO237. OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING NH COASTAL PROGRAM NOAA New Hampshire Coastal Initiative PrQiect Protecting Local Resources The New Hampshire Coastal Initiative Project was conducted by the Society' for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) between June 1, 1994 and June 3 0, 1995. The project study area was comprised of seventeen (17) New Hampshire communities, including the City of Dover, Towns of Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, City of Portsmouth, and the Towns of Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, and Stratham. The project's objectives were to identify the current land protection needs of the seventeen coastal communities, establish a list of strategies to protect those lands, and empower local conservation activists to implement a comprehensive land protection strategy. The five work tasks outlined below accomplished the project objectives. Work Task I Create digital maps of natural resources for the coastal region. Work Task 2 Develop a conservation land inventory. Work Task 3 Develop strategies for protecting priority lands. Work Task 4 Conduct two land conservation workshops to educate local conservation activists. Work Task 5 Conduct an estate planning workshop to educate land owners. Work Task I Digital maps of natural resources for the coastal region Four Geographic Information System (GIS) maps were generated for the project: Base Map; Land Use Map; Soils Map; and Protected Lands Map. Natural resource information was digitized on the Geographic Information System by Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire. This was ajoint effort supported by the Office of State Planning, Forest Society, and Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire. The maps were completed in September, 1994. The Base Map includes 50 foot contours, political land boundaries, primary, secondary and other roads, trails, railroads, pipeline / transmission lines, rivers and streams, water bodies, and watershed boundaries. The Land Use Map includes digitized 2 satellite information of land cover such as developed and urban areas, forested (deciduous and evergreen), agricultural and open, and water. The Soils Map includes soil types for the region by resource characteristics: important forest soils (three categories), agriculturally important soils (by prime, state and local importance), and hydric soils. The Protected Lands Map includes 351 properties that have been permanently protected through either fee simple ownership or other partial interest protection measures, such as conservation easement purchase or donation (Appendix B lists the properties by town). These interests in land are either held by a public (federal, state, local government), or private non-profit organization. Data on locally protected land was provided to the Forest Society by the cities and towns. The information was verified by the cities and towns in the case of parcels held in "fee ownership" and / or classified as "conservation land". Also included in the local land protection category were development "set asides" (through deed restrictions or conservation easements) and easements held by conservation commissions. Other easement and fee ownership holders were contacted for information on protected lands. These organizations included regional and local land trusts, conservation districts, and state and national private non-profit organizations such as the Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society and the Forest Society. The Protected Lands Map also includes Natural Heritage Inventory sites. These sites are not specifically located by point data, but are generally noted by quarter-sized (a 0.5 mile diameter) shaded areas. There are 271 Natural Heritage Inventory sites in the Seacoast region. Two map plates were produced to represent the Seacoast region. It should be noted that protected parcels smaller than two (2) acres in size could not be mapped at the 1: 24,000 scale. The maps were displayed at the community and regional meetings. Work Task 2 Conservation Land Inventory During the months of September - November, 1994, the Forest Society participated in the four environmental workshops hosted by the Office of State Planning Coastal Program. This first series of workshops introduced the project to the local conservation commissions. Community Meetings During the months of January through June, 1995 the Forest Society held six community group work sessions. In addition, seven individual meetings were held during May and June, 1995 to accommodate towns and individuals unable to attend the group sessions. In each community, the conservation commission chairperson was contacted initially, and a list of knowledgeable community members was generated. A total of 78 3 persons were personally invited to participate in the work sessions. A final total of 55 community representatives directly participated in the 13 group and individual sessions held throughout the Seacoast region. A list of the meetings and the participants are located on pages I I and 12. The number and interests of representatives for each town varied. Representatives from any given community could include a combination of past and present members of the conservation commission, planning board, select board, and community development committee, the community's professional planner, and citizens that were knowledgeable of the community's natural resources. In addition, representatives from two local land trusts, the Rockingham Land Trust and Stafford Rivers Conservancy participated. Members of the Lamprey River Advisory Committee, representing Durham, participated as well. This wide range of conservation representatives reviewed and corrected the protected lands data base, and identified and mapped conservation lands considered important from a local and regional perspective. Participants, armed with orange (for correction) and purple (new conservation areas) pens, drew directly on an acetate sheet covering the Protected Lands Map. Participants were encouraged to identify areas from a "resource perspective", and to disregard property boundaries and ownership. The participants in the first group meeting generated a list of "Resource Characteristics" to assign to the areas identified. This list was posted on newsprint, and was added to at subsequent meetings. A key was developed, by town, that assigned a letter ("A - Z") to an area, followed by any notable comments, and then the number(s) associated with the resource characteristic(s) (I - 13) that made the area worthy of conservation action and protection now and in the future. The Resource Characteristics list be found on page 18, and the Conservation Land Key is Appendix A. Regional Meetings Following local review and input, a series of regional review meetings were held for eight organizations and agencies, including private non-profit organizations and public and quasi-public regional, state and federal agencies. These groups were invited to participate for their regional and statewide perspective on conservation issues and resources. Twelve representatives participated in four meetings. A list of the participating organizations and agencies, and their representatives, is provided on page 13. The participants at the regional meetings reviewed the Conservation Lands Map overlay created by the local conservationists, and identified additional conservation lands worthy of protection. These additional areas are marked in blue pen and are identified in the same process as described above. The Nature Conservancy considers all of the Natural Heritage Inventory sites to be of conservation importance and worthy of protection. A total of 172 "areas" were identified in the 17 town region; this does not include all of the Natural Heritage Inventory sites. As noted, these areas are resource based and 4 do not follow property lines, and therefore vary in size from a few acres to several hundred acres. Individual towns identified between I and 27 sites. No attempt was made to prioritize these areas on a local or regional basis. Work Tasks 3 Develop strategies for protecting priority lands During the six community group sessions, a brainstorming and discussion period followed the inventory map work. The purpose was to have local conservationists identify strategies that would assist in the protection of important conservation lands. The following brainstorming question and rules were provided at the outset: How can we protect these important conservation lands? Rules: 1) Anything Goes! 2) Work as fast as possible _3 )) Repetition is OK 4) No Discussion - that comes later All responses were recorded on newsprint and kept visible. After all ideas were exhausted, the group went back and discussed the different ideas generated during the brainstorming. The following is a summary of the ideas and strategies generated from these brainstorming and discussion sessions. All of the ideas raised are represented. Repetition has been eliminated and issues have been organized and combined into six topics. There is no special priority listing of strategy ideas. However, the first item listed under a topic may be noted with one or more which denotes that the particular idea was raised several times. The six main topic areas include: 1. Education Land Owners Public Officials, Public at Large, and Quasi-Public Bodies 11. Protection Techniques: Purchase and Donation III. Technical Assistance IV. Source of Funds: Funding and Money Issues Local, State, Federal, Other Sources of Funds to Buy Land or Interests in Land V. Planning Tools and Public Policy Master Plan and Prioritizing Land Public Policy and Ordinances Creative Development, Other Issues VI. Miscellaneous Comments 5 1. Education Land Owners 1) Land owners need more opportunities to become educated on the issues of estate planning and tax advantages as they relate to land conservation. **** - In particular, land owners need to know about estate planning options, particularly how to pass their land onto the next generation. - A method to achieve this land owner education is through local workshops. Land owners need to be involved in the process. 2) Once important conservation areas are identified in the community, land owners should be approached to see if they are aware of available conservation options and interested in exploring them. This would include options such as conservation easements, donation of land, bargain sale, donation, purchase of development rights, and estate tax planning issues. ** I - Local conservationists should be knowledgeable in terms of how to present information. Public Officials, Public-al-Large, and Quasi Public Bodies 3 )) The protection of conservation land is often made a local tax issue. - There is a need to show that conservation is not just a reduction of property taxes for the community. Clear examples of development costs (services), and documentation of the primary issue, which is the loss of taxes to the town due to conservation action, is needed. This should be an educational issue. There is much mis- information on this emotional issue. - In some cases, the "tax burden fear" may keep local funds from being used in the purchase of conservation land. 4) The general public's awareness and education on conservation issues needs to be increased. 5) City and town councils and select boards need to be educated on conservation and wetland issues. This includes the need for local wetland ordinances, and the benefits of wetland ownership by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (money to the municipality and protection for land). 6) All levels of organizations should be involved in protection activities: conservation commissions, watershed districts, and private non-profits. 6 7) Large land holders (such as the Pease Development Authority) should be educated rIegarding conservation issues, and influenced to direct their goals to coordinate with the town master plan. Incentives should be explored to achieve this. II. Protection Techniques7 Purchase, Donation 8) Buy it ! Ownership of conservation land. Purchase lands in fee simple. 9) Seek donations / gifts of land. *** 10) Purchase Conservation Easements. 11) Seek the donation of Conservation Easements. - Approach land owners one on one. - Conduct mailings to land owners. - Take advantage of town meeting to appeal. - Talk at service clubs meetings. 12) Use deed restrictions as a tool to protect land. 111, Technical Assistance 13) Technical assistance is required to do conservation work. - Technical assistance is needed to contact land owners, recognize estate planning situations, assist with inventory work (wetlands and other). - Towns without professional staff have a hard time keeping momentum going with over-worked or lack-luster (burned out) volunteers. 14) Grant writer experts are needed to assist communities. IV. SQurce of Funds: Funding and Money Issues 15) Money isNeededl Local Sources 16) Develop separate and distinct local conservation funds. The funds should be set aside for conservation work. These funds should be used and replenished. 7 - Municipalities should use a portion of current use penalty funds returned to them for the purpose of land or easement purchases. ** - Funds from tax liens to go to conservation pool of funds. 17) Towns should go after grant money that may be available. 18) Fund raise from a combination of sources (listed above). State Sources 19) A second LCIP is needed Federal Sources 20) Federal funding is needed. 21) Up-to-date information on what funds and grant programs are available from the federal government is needed. 01her Sources to purchase land or interests in Jand 22) Look to private non-profit ffinding sources for help: The Forest Society The Nature Conservancy Trust for Public Land Great Bay Estuarine Research Reserve 2' )) Foundations should be approached for grant money - Information is needed on what is available and how complicated it is to apply, receive, administer. Planning Tools and Public Policy Master Plan and Prioritizing Lan& 24) The Master Plan should be used to establish conservation areas. - Strategic parcels should be identified for protection. 25) Need to identify on a town basis when the conversion will occur (from non-developed to developed) and prioritize lands to protect. - A process needs to be established for re-evaluating conservation lands and priority. 8 Public Policy and Ordinances: 26) Local public 'policy tools, zoning and planning should be used to limit development activity in areas. ** Regulations / ordinances should be updated - and tightened. Consider restrictions in land use and lot zoning. 27) Planning boards should use their review "power" to require open space contributions in subdivisions. They should use the tools at their disposal. *** - Local ordinances and permit review should be creative. Look at things such as greenbelts, scenic review, and site location issues. - Conservation easements can be obtained through cluster development in the planning / permit process. 28) Develop wetlands ordinance as part of the zoning ordinance and master plan. - A better and broader delineation of wetlands is needed. Develop a standard. Prioritize action for protection of prime wetlands. 29) Use local tax abatements to help keep open space parcels. 30) Use of eminent domain. 31) Careful research is required of deeds for the parcels that went through the permit process and are suppose to have an easement. Towns need to develop a record, and this process will verify "old" easements and be watchful of new ones. CreatNe development: 32) Limited development should be explored as a protection option for some parcels. The limited development scenario can be as follows: buy the entire property, sell a portion of it for development purposes, the balance can be protected for conservation. - Creative incentives for developers such as tax advantages, and local land use policies such as land swaps / mitigation, and trade - offs should be explored. - Towns could become involved in developing a revolving conservation loan fund: This could be accomplished by the acquisition of parcels, development of house sites, and then selling the sites. The proceeds would then be used to develop a revolving conservation loan fund. Assistance is needed in developing limited development - conservation plans on given properties. 9 Other issues 33) Local conservation commissions, town planners need to be watch dogs for conservation lands in towns, and to identify opportunities. - Continuous town action is important to retain "protected" town properties. 34) Parcels received by the community for tax reasons should be considered for conservation purposes, and be permanently protected. 35) The current use tax program should be retained. 36) The USGS needs to acquire funding so that the completed draft wetlands document can be published. This information can be used to prohibit development in critical areas. Misc. Comments* 37) A coalition of conservation commissions around the bay should be formed. 38) A coalition of conservation commission / land owners / developers / towns and cities should be formed. 39) Look into creating a land trust. 40) Connect with community development committees in towns. 41) Make connections between business-tourism-conservation 42) Develop a clearing house of all the "splintered" conservation interests to maximizing our conservation activities and funds for project work. federal funding sources individual and joint prioritization of properties project activities of different organizations (federal and state government, private non-profit) 43) Get to it before the developers - there is pressure on new sites. 10 Community Conservation Meetings Januar-y - June, 1995 The Towns of Durham, Madbury, Newmarket and Rollingsford, and also members of the Stafford Rivers Conservancy, and the Lamprey River Advisory Committee met on January 17, 1995 at the Durham Town Offices. Two meetings for Durham and Lamprey River representatives were held in May, 1995. Towns of Exeter and Stratham, which also included members of the Rockingham Land Trust, met on February 22, 1995 at the Exeter Town Offices. The Town of Hampton, and representatives from the Rockingham Regional Planning Commission and Hampton Falls Conservation Commission met on March 14, 1995 at the Lane Memorial Library in Hampton. The Town of Newington and the City of Portsmouth met on March 30, 1995 at the Town of Newington Offices. In addition, two meetings were held for Portsmouth representatives in June, 1995. The Towns of North Hampton and Hampton Falls, and representatives from the Town of Rye met on April 3, 1995 at the North Hampton Town Offices. The Towns of Dover, Rye and Newfields met on April 27, 1995 at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. The Towns of Greenland, Seabrook, and New Castle met individually from June 8 - 19, 1995. The Final Meeting for all 17 towns was held on June 27, 1995 at the Sea Coast Science Center, Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH. Local Participants in the Map Inventory and Strategy Development Work Sessions (55) Excluding the final meeting on June 27, 1995. Don Bailey (Strafford Rivers Conservancy) Kitty Miller ( Strafford Rivers Conservancy) John Hatch (Durham, Lamprey River Advisory Committee) Judith Spang (Durham, Lamprey River Advisory Committee) Dean Peschel (Dover) David Funk (Durham) Lloyd Heidgerd (Durham) Rob Housman (Durham) Peter Dow (Exeter, Rockingham Land Trust) John Haslam (Exeter) Donald Clement (Exeter) Jody Pellerin (Exeter, Rockingham Land Trust) I Tom Chamberlin (Exeter) Bill Cambell (Exeter) Frank Graf (for Greenland) Joan Graf (for Greenland) Vivianne Marcotte (Hampton) Irene Palmer (Hampton) David Weber (Hampton) Peter Tilton (Hampton) Bill Barkely (Hampton) Lisa Wenger (Hampton Falls) Dan Dewitt (Hampton Falls) Robert Wiener (Hampton Falls) Craig Seaver (Madbury) Bill Marshall (New Castle) Barbara Byrnes (Newfields) Tom Morgan (Newington) Kay Akerley (Newington) John Frink (Newington) Chris Shoppemire (Newmarket) Charles Smart (Newmarket) Suki Casanave (Newmarket) Ronan Cohen (Newmarket) Dick Wollmar (North Hampton) Gwen Rice (North Hampton) Francis Kelly (North Hampton) Henry Mixer (North Hampton) Nelson Berge (North Hampton) Bob Dunkel (North Hampton) John Whenal (North Hampton) Shirley Carter (North Hampton) Nancy Johnson (Portsmouth) Brian Johnson (Portsmouth) Nancy Carmer (Portsmouth) Alan Sturgis (Portsmouth) Clothidle Straus (Portsmouth) Bill Meserve (Rollinsford) Robin Aikman (Rollinsford). Louise Tallman (Rye) Dick Gustfason (Rye) Robin Hughs (Rye) Charles H. Felch Sr. (Seabrook) Jim Cushman (Stratham) Gordon Barker (Stratham) 12 Regional and Statewide Conservation Meetings May - June, 1995- The Nature Conservancy, N.H. Chapter and Audubon Society of New Hampshire representatives met on May 23, 1995, at the Audubon Society Office in Concord. The Strafford Regional Planning Commission and Rockingham Regional Planning Commission representatives met on May 25, 1995 in Durham. Great Bay Estuarine Research Reserve, NH. Depa rtment of Fish and Game, Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge representatives met on May 31, 1995 at The Nature Conservancy Office in Concord. Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests representatives met on June 15, 1995 at the Conservation Center in Concord. Regional and Statewide Participants (12) Bob Miller (The Nature Conservancy) Patrick McCarthy (The Nature Conservancy) Diane DeLuca (Audubon Society of New Hampshire) Rich Cook (Audubon Society of New Hampshire) Peter Wellenberger (Great Bay Estuarine Research Reserve) Jim Halpin (Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge) Ed Robinson (New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game) Steve Bird (Rockingham Regional Planning Commission) Mary Robertson (Strafford Regional Planning Commission) Steve Burns (Strafford Regional Planning Commission) Mary Ellen Boelhower (Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests) Sylvia Bates (Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests) 13 Work Tasks 4 and 5 Educational Op@ortunities: Two Workshops for Local Conservationists and an Estate Plan n in@_Workshop for Landowners The first workshop, "Land Conservation Basics for Land Trusts and Conservation Commissions" , was held on Saturday, February 11, 1995 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. It was co-sponsored by the Rockingham Land Trust and Strafford Rivers Conservancy. The workshop focus was to introduce basic land protection methods that are available to landowners who wish to protect a property's natural resources. The material presented by Dea Brickner-Wood and Sylvia Bates of the Forest Society included an overview of how to establish land protection goals and criteria, a review of available land protection tools and options, and a discussion of basic tax implications. Thirteen people attended, most of whom were members of local conservation commissions. The second workshop, "How to Put a Project Together", was held on Saturday, March 4, 1995 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Fish and Game Department in Durham. It was co-sponsored by the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Dea Brickner-Wood and Sylvia Bates discussed the common steps in a land protection project: from the initial contact with a landowner to protecting the land in perpetuity and the on- going stewardship role of the grantee organization. An example was provided which illustrated the steps in an actual conservation easement donation. Ten people attended, several were repeat attendees from the first workshop. The majority of the participants were members of local conservation commissions. The third workshop, "Estate Planning for Land Owners", was held on Thursday, May 4, 1995 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. Tom Masland, Esq. discussed the issues of estate planning including the estate tax problem facing many land owners, and provided examples of the options available to protect the land through effective estate planning. A primer on 'Conservation easements was presented by Dea Brickner-Wood of the Forest Society. The final segment, presented by Lucia Kittredge, Land Planner, illustrated how limited development can be incorporated into a land conservation and estate plan to generate income, meet family needs, and reduce the tax bite. The 15 participants included a mix of land owners, Conservation Commission members (many of whom had attended the first and second workshop) and some professionals in related land conservation fields. Appendix C includes the agendas for the three workshops. The workshops were advertised in several ways. All three workshops were listed in the Forest Society's Conservation Institute Course Listings (Fall, 1994 and Winter, 1995). Participants of the community meetings were encouraged to attend all three workshops, and to provide names of land owners to be contacted regarding the estate planning workshop. In addition, there were two mass mailings sent out. The first mailing sent 292 pieces in January, 1995. Members of conservation commissions and planning 14 boards, and chairpersons of town and city councils or select boards received a letter describing the three workshops. The second mailing sent a total of 346 pieces in April, 1995. A letter was sent to 283 Conservation Commissions and Planning Boards members. A separate letter of invitation went out to the list of 63 landowners that had been provided by community representatives. The response by the participants to all three of the workshops was favorable. Oral and written evaluation comments noted that the information provided was very useful, and requested that the workshops, and specific topics, be repeated. A third mailing, including 40 pieces, was sent in June, 1995 reminding chairpersons of conservation commission, planning board, and local land trusts, and regional planning commission staff, of the final meeting hosted by the Forest Society and Audubon Society. Issue Surnmaa and Next Steps The strategies generated by local conservationists presents a thorough listing of conservation options and approaches. Many interesting issues were raised during discussions with participants of the community mapping and discussion work sessions, and the workshops. Several issues are noted here as further explanation of the process used and results of this project, and opportunities for the next phase. Size of Conservation Areas The size of conservation areas identified on the maps for protection may appear relatively small in comparison to the acreage typically associated with land conservation projects. However, it should be noted that many areas identified adjoin properties that have already been protected, and their potential protection would create a larger block of conservation land. Conversion Pressure There is a real sense in the Seacoast region among local conservationists that the 0 conservation land remaining is precious. Much was lost in the 1980's, and they fear the consequence of not having the means to protect what remains in time. Variety of Resource Characteristics One glance at the crowded maps, covered with lines and letters and numbers every which way will hopefully indicate potential and variety! The Seacoast has great potential for conservation projects that would protect a wide variety of resources. A number of conservation resource characteristics can be seen listed within a single identified area, in a community, and the region as a whole. Upon further viewing, it is obvious that water related resources are critical, and identified in every community. River and shoreline corridors, water access, wetlands, or water protection areas (springs and aquifers) can be found in every city and town. 15 Local Representation The local* conservation lands identified do not represent a complete and final list. The process described in this report was one attempt to have the communities' conservation interests represented, primarily through their appointed conservation commissions. The number of individuals that were able to participate for any given town on the night of the meetings varied. It would be helpful to return to the communities in the next phase of the project for additional review and input, and prioritization of areas. Comprehensive Strategy There is tremendous commitment by the seacoast local conservation commissions and other dedicated citizens to land preservation. There is a recognition in many communities that a comprehensive approach is the most effective land protection strategy; combined public, private and non-profit actions make it happen. Many of the participants recognized that resources cross political boundaries, and were pleased to look up across the map and see the neighboring town drawing a purple line in their direction. There was also a recognition of the need to work together with neighboring communities and other organizations to protect these resources effectively. This is a tremendous network of dedicated people. Assistance During the work sessions and the workshops, participants discussed the need for continuous assistance. Technical support to assist in educational efforts and conservation work was noted. Access to financial support from sources other than the town's relatively small funds is needed to make the protection of many conservation areas a reality. During discussions there was at times a sense of resignation that the federal or state government was not necessarily a willing and able partner in bridging this need. Educat on Education was seen as a very important component to successffil land conservation in the Seacoast. This included "education" for all key players: landowners, public and quasi-public organizations, and local conservationists. Next Steps Throughout the project, the question of "What Next?" was raised. The Forest Society would like to see the momentum of this effort continue, and is currently seeking funding for Phase Il of this project. Phase 11: Education Provide locally based workshops on estate planning for land owners and local conservationists, and various land conservation topics for local conservationists and the general public. 16 Update the Protected Lands M= Corrections identified by local conservationists would be researched and mapped. Locally Prioritize Areas As part of the inventory process, each community would review the maps, and prioritize for conservation action the areas identified. The priority parcels would then be pursued with technical assistance. Technical Assistance Availability of technical assistance to communities could be used to fill several needs, including developing a process with local communities to identify priorities, initiating land owner contacts of priority lands, completing conservation projects, and coordinating working partnerships on conservation efforts. Funds for Land Protection The availability of financial support from a source other than local funds, to buy land or interests in land, is needed to make land conservation a reality in the Seacoast region. 17 COASTAL INITIATIVE PROJECT Resource Characteristics For Local Conservation Lands The 13 resource characteristics used to describe conservation lands were generated by the participants of the local conservation map work sessions: 1) Forested 2) Active Agriculture 3) Open Land 4) Wet land 5) River Corridor / Shoreline Corridor 6) Water Access/ Beach 7) Recreational 8) Greenbelt / Trail 9) Deer yard and/or Wildlife and endangered or threatened species 10) Scenic 11) Water Source Protection Aquifer 12) Historic Sites 13) Rare Plants 18 (r) A 1F @5 OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING NEW HAMPSHIRE COASTAL PROGRAM BOUNDARY MAP NEW HAMPSHIRE COASTAL PROGRAM ROLUISFORD Coostcl Zone DOVER MADBURY M= prca ed at w Off i ce of State P I crv-% i na, Mcr-ch 1992 swe in Imes MAINE 0 1 2 3 6 NEVIKTON NEWMARXET CCLZ PORTSMOUTH NEWFIELDS STRATHAM . . . . . RYE DXTER bks )f a, TH HAMPTON shod, HAMPTON HAMPTON FALLS SEABROOK NEW HAMPSHIRE MASSACHRUJS-LTT Maps and Appendixes Map Plates I and 2: Protecting Local Resources Protected Lands Map Conservation Lands Inventory Overlay Map 3: Coastal Boundary Map Appendix A: Conservation Lands Key Appendix B: Listing of Conservation Lands in Coastal Area, January, 1995 Appendix C- Workshop Agendas Land Protection Basics How to Put a.Project Together Estate Planning for Landowners Appendix D: Sample Letters (information mailings) and Attachments Appendix A COASTAL INITIATIVE PROJECT Conservation Lands Key City and Iown PA= City of Dover 2 Town of Durham 3 Town of Exeter 4 Town of Greenland 7 Town of Hampton 8 Town of Hampton Falls 9 Town of Madbury 10 Town of New Castle I I Town of Newfields 12 Town of Newington 13 Town of Newmarket 15 Town of North Hampton 16 City of Portsmouth 17 Town of Rollingsford 18 Town of Rye 19 Town of Seabrook 19 Town of Stratham 20 Resource Characteristics For Local Conservation Lands 1) Forested 2) Active Agriculture 3 )) Open Land 4) Wet land 5) River Corridor / Shoreline Corridor 6) Water Access/ Beach 7) Recreational 8) Greenbelt / Trail 9) Deer yard and/or Wildlife and endangered or threatened species 10) Scenic 11) Water Source Protection / Aquifer 12) Historic Sites 1 3 )) Rare Plants Coastal Initiative Project City of Dover Conservation Lands Key Lands Worthy of Protectiono 8 areas identified Local Identification (Purple@ A) Cocheco River Corridor 5 (river corridor), 8 (greenbelt /trail), 10 (scenic), 12 (historic sites) B) Cocheco River Corridor 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 10 (scenic), 12 (historic site) Q Piscataqua River Corridor 4 (wetland) 5 (river corridor), 10 (scenic) D) Varney Brook Tidal Wetland Wetlands! 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic). E) Bellamy River 4 (wetlands), 5 (river corridor), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic). F) Huggins Trust 100 acres 2 (active agriculture), 33 (open land), 4 (wetland), 5 (river ? corridor), 8 (greenbelt/ trail), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic), G) Reyner's Brook Extension up to 100 acres 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic) Regional Identification (Muo H) Strafford County Farm and river frontage 5 (river frontage), 2 (agriculture), 3 (open space) Dover Corrections (orangg4 a) NE Fish and Game - off spur road- old parcel Bellamy River, Steep slopes to river. b) City of Dover. 18 acres. Tolend Road. 1995. Fee Simple, restricted dedicated to recreation and open space use. c) City of Dover Conservation Commission. 8 acres. Easement. Add on to Reyner's Brook. 2 Town of Durham Lands Worthy of Protectiona 15 areas identified Local Identification (Purple)- A) Beech Hill Property. Located on Beech Hill. -100 acres. Abandon Xmas tree farm. Open space. I (Forested), 7 (Recreational), 8 (Greenbelt/trail) B) Beards Creek Property. Upper reaches of Beard's Creek. I (Forested), 7 (Recreational), 8 (Greenbelt). Q Oyster River Corridor 5 (River Corridor) D) River Corridor and Connecting Land between Durham Point and Road Forest, Langmaid farm and Becknith 5 (River Corridor) E) Connecting piece to Wagon Hill property (town owned) 10 (Scenic), 2 (Agriculture), 5 (shoreline). F) Connecting piece Adam's point (protected) 3 (open space), 6 (water access), 10 (scenic) G) Lamprey River Corridor. Connect Doe Farm (protected) and other lands 5 (River Corridor) H) Folletts Brook Conservation: 9 (Wildlife), I I (water quality - public drinking water supply for Newmarket), 4 (wetlands), I (forested), 5 (river corridor - links to Lamprey corridor). Goes into Lee. I) Great Bay Shoreline. Adjoins State Audubon Eagle area. Links Adams point. 5 (Shoreline corridor) J) Crommett Creek 9 (waterfowl and wildlife habitat), 3 (open space), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 10 (scenic) K) Langley / Pointer Trust 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open space), 4 (wetland), 5 (shoreline), 12 (historic sites) Q Oyster River headwater 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), I I (water source protection) M) Bunker Creek Salt marsh 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor) Regional Identification (Blue)7 N) Cutter farm 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land), 9 (wildlife) 0) Johnson Creek Fresh water tidal, 13 (rare plants), 3 (open space), 9 (wildlife) Durham Corrections (orange@L a) Ford property (F and W or Audubon owns; next to Durham Wilcox point, Audubon, not Cheney East). New property listing. b) Durham Point Sedge Meadow preserve locally rare dragon fly. TNC. c) College woods natural area. UNH deed restrictions. � University owned Highland House? protected? � 169- 47 50.6 Durham point road forest. 41 +/- acres. Check out � Cheney 169-04, 06. 7.1 and 4.1 Town can't find � Folletts Brook 169-58: Newmarket owned (Newmarket water works) � Durham owns Wiley property. not Listed. 50 acres Brown is Browne. Town of Exeter Lands Worthy of Protectiom 27 areas identified Local Identification (Purple)@-, A) Class A Watershed. Piscassic Fresh River. Runs into Lamprey. Rural area. Most importantly a Prime Wetland and currently undeveloped. large lot owners (100 to 300 acres), total approximately 500 acres. 4 (wetland) B) Class A Watershed. Piscassic 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife). Q Class A Watershed. Piscassic 4 (wetland), 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land) 4 D) Corridor Trail System Follows power line into Stratham. 4 season access 8 (greenbelt / trail), 9 (wildlife). E) Connect Trail Corridor to Newfields Town Forest. It would go into State trail along railroad bed 8 (greenbelt), 9 (wildlife). F) Squamscott River Trail Second prime wetland. B and M ownership 8 (greenbelt/ trail), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic). G) Spruce Bog, Prime Wetland Currently, good option to buy. 30- 40 acres 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife). H) Henderson - Swasey Town Forest Infill area 60 - 70 acres I (forested) , 7 (recreational), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 9 (wildlife) 1) Fort Rock Farm Open field land.. Keep as Active Agriculture and open land 3 (open land), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic). J) Norris Brook Corridor Wetland Area along brook, enlarge Town Forest 4 (wetland) K) Little River sub-water shed area abuts and enlarge Connor Farm flood zone 9 (wildlife - heron rookery), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 6 (water access), 7 (recreational), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 10 (scenic), I I (water source protection area). L) Little River sub-water shed area expansion (like K above) Flood zone 4 (wetland), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 9 (wildlife), 5 (river corridor), 6 (water access), 7 (recreational), 10 (scenic), I I (water source protection area). M) Dudley Brook Expand protection. I I (aquifer area), 4 (wetland quality), I (forested), 8 ( greenbelt/trail), 9 (wildlife). 5 N) Dudley Brook same as M I I (aquifer), 4 (wetland), I (forested), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 9 (wildlife). 0) Scammen Brook / Little River wetland and river corridor. 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife). P) Exeter Reservoir. Expand area around I I (Water supply Protection) Q) Exeter Reservoir Into Stratham. Same as P I I (water supply protection) R) The Cove Top Wetland area. Hampton Falls into Exeter 4 (wetlands) S) Exeter River Corridor. Philips Exeter Academy 5 (river corridor), I I (water source protection). T) Exeter River Corridor 5 (river corridor), I I (water source protection). U) Exeter River Corridor 5 (river corridor), I I (water source protection), 7 (recreational), 9 (wild life), 10 (scenic) V) Exeter River Corridor 5 (river corridor), I I (water source protection), 7 (recreational), 9 (wild life), 10 (scenic W) Exeter River Corridor 5 (river corridor), I I (water source protection), 7 (recreational), 9 (wild life), 10 (scenic X) Area along Exeter River 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land). Y) Exeter River Corridor 5 (river corridor), 8 (greenbelt/trail), I I (water source protection) Z) Wheelwright Creek Marsh 4 (wetland) 6 Aa) Southern area (Exeter/Hampton border) I I (water source protection) Exeter Corrections (orange)o a) Connor Farm. Over 200 acres. In Fee. Mostly Agricultural Lands. Owned by DOT (101 project).. turned over to F and G b) Town owned land. 16 acres In Fee. c) Irvin. LCIP project. part not mapped. 13.4 acres and 3.3 acres d) Town owned river frontage 4 acres In Fee e) Green leaf Drive. 3 parcels Deed Restrictions. Subdivision Approval was submitted. not Town owned f) Town fee ownership 12 acres g) Town fee ownership. 3 parcels Deene gift (21 acres), Neal purchase (3 acres), Pease purchase (7 acres) b) Town In Fee ownership. 8 acres Philips Exeter Academy Town of Greenland Lands Worthy of Protection: 10 areas identified Local I entification (Purple)o A) Weeks Parcel 3 (open land), I (forested), 5 (shoreline) B) Becks Farm 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land), 5 (shoreline) C) Pickering Brook Goes to great bog. Drainage for great bog in Portsmouth. 5 (river corridor), I I (water recharge area) D) Packers Brook Drainage to Packers Bog to fresh water bog 5 (river corridor), I I (water recharge) E) Aquifer Water recharge area for Portsmouth I I (aquifer recharge area) F) Winnecutt River Corridor 5 (river corridor), 4 (wetland), 3 (open land), I I (water recharge area) 7 G) Beck Scenic views Route 3 3 (101 on map) 3 (open space), 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land), 5 (scenic) H) Packers Bog 4 (wetland), I I (water source protection), 13 (rare plants) Regional Identification (Blue)7 1) Tessier's archeological land, prehistoric to 400,500 years boat launch on property line for Great Bay E. I (forested), 4 (wetland), 5 (shoreline), 10 (scenic), 12 (historic sites) J) Weeks farm Dairy Farm 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land), 9 (wildlife) Town of Hampton Lands Worthy of Protection: 7 areas identified Local Identification (PurpLe@L A) Batchelder Field Timber, swamp property, -250 acres. All conservation Features apply I -11, except 8. Taylor River, potential boat launch. I (forested), 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land ), 4 (wetland), 5 (river/shore line corridor), 6 (water access/beach), 7 (recreational), 9 (deer yard), 10 (scenic), I I (water resource protection). B) Twelve Shares 100 acres. 2 purchases current. Want to fill in. I (forested), 3 (open land), 7 (recreational), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 9 (deer yard/wildlife), I I (water protection). Q Great Meadow 50 acres. May runs into North Hampton. Cranberry Bog. 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife) D) Nilus Brook 60 acres wetland and wildlife 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife). 8 E) Mill Pond Spring Head 50-60 acres I (forested), 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife), I I (water source protection). F) Red Maple Marsh I (forested), 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic). Regional Identification (Blue)& G) Tern Nesting Area State Endangered Species. Some black ducks on site also. 9 (wildlife) HamDton Corrections a) Hampton salt marsh conservation area. Town In Fee ownership. 50 acres. b) Oaks of Hampton Development. Town In Fee ownership. -20 acres. wetland. Town of Hampton Falls Lands Worthy of Prottstion: 7 areas identified Local Identification (Purple)* A) Apple Crest Orchard Apple Orchard. 250 acres. 2 (active agriculture) B) Blue Chip Farm 3 (open land), 2 (active agriculture), 10 (scenic) Q North-East area on No. Hampton-Hampton Boarder 30 acres. Adjacent to land locked Town owned land. 4 (wetland), I (forested), 9 (deer yard). D) Kady's land 4 (wetland) E) Prime Forest 150 acres. Link with Town land. I (forested) F) Town land - Greenland Trail 8 (greenbelt/trail) 9 G) Town land Add - on 8 (greenbelt/ trail) Hampton Falls Corrections (Orange)7 a) Audubon owns 100 acres of salt marsh. (no orange location on map) Town of Madbury Lands Worthy of Protectionq 14 areas identified Local Identification (Purple)- A) Large Wetland area and Greenbelt Shown as wetland's I and 2 in Madbury wetland's book. The Madbury Master Plan shows greenbelt and desirable sites for protection. 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 8 (greenbelt and trail) B) Connect Parcel with Town owned parcel 4 (wetlands), 9 (deer yard and wildlife) Q Connect Parcel with Town Property 8 (trails), 9 (wildlife corridor) D) UNH Kingman Farm. Needs permanent protection I (forested), 2 (active agriculture), -3 ) (open land), 5 (river corridor), 7 (recreation), 8 (greenbelt, Trails very up), 9 (deer yard with wildlife), 10 (scenic). E) Large wetland area 4 (wetland) F) Abuts Town property I (forested), 7 (recreation), 8 (greenbelt), 9 (deer yard and wildlife) G) Adjacent to protected lands I (forested), 5 (river corridor), 7 (recreational), 8 (greenbelt/trail), 9 (deer yard/wildlife), 10 (scenic). H) Shoreline area 5 (shoreline corridor) 1) Large Wetland area Note: wetland 42 in town wetland book 4 (wetland) 10 J) Salt Hole I (forested), 4 (wetland), 9 (deer yard), 10 (scenic) K) Peat Bay Note: Wetland 54 in Madbury Wetland Book 4 (wetland). L) Bay area land 4 (wetland), 5 (shoreline), 10 (scenic) M) Barbadoes Pond area land 5 (shoreline) Madbury Corrections (orange) 9 a) Conservation Easement LCIP b) Town owned c) Town owned d) Town owned e) Town owned f) Town owned g) Portsmouth Water District Notes: Madbury Town owns 3 add on parcels: Demerritt Park Gangwere LCIP Wentworth lot (donation/match) LCIP Property needs hatch markings Garish Brook - 2 lots (gorge?) Town owned Town of New Castle Lands Worthy of Protectiom 13 areas identified Local Identification (Purl2le)7 A) Salt Marsh (SM I) 4 (wetland) B) Salt Marsh (SM2) 4 (wetland) Q Salt Marsh (SM3) 4 (wetland) D) Salt Marsh (SM5) 4 (wetland) E) Salt Marsh (SM6) 4 (wetland) F) Salt Marsh (SM7) 4 (wetland) G) Salt Marsh (SM9) 4 (wetland) H) Fresh Water Marsh (NC2 &3) 4 (wetland) 1) Fresh Water Marsh (NC 4) 4 (wetland) J) Fresh Water Marsh (NC6) 4 (wetland) K) Fresh Water Marsh (NC7) 4 (wetland) L) Fresh Water Marsh (NC8) 4 (wetland) Regional Identification (Biue)-L M) Goat Island Tern Nesting Site 9 (wildlife) Town of Newrields. Lands Worthy of Protection 7 10 areas identified Local Identification (Purpk)- A) Cable Corridor Exeter and Newfields, Newmarket. 8 (green belt / trail). B) Aquifer area. I I (water source protection / aquifer) 12 C) Aquifer 4 (wetlands), I I (Water source protection / aquifer) D) Squarnscott River Corridor 30 - 40 acres 5 (river corridor) E) Edward Hilton Parcels 17 acres, 20 acres, 4 acres 12 (historic), 7 (recreational), 5 (river corridor) F) Piscassic River Corridor 5 (river corridor), 4 (wetland), 9 (wildlife) G) Piscassic Wetland 5 acres 4 (wetland) H) Aquifer Bald Hill Road 4 (wetland), I I (water source protection/aquifer) 1) Aquifer Corridor 4 (wetland), I I (water source protection/ aquifer) Regional Identification (Blue): J) La Bounty Salt Marsh 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 7 (recreational), 10 (scenic) Newfields Corrections a) RR trail b) Newfields Farms route 85 and 87 145 acre development in which on third is in "conservation" in deeds as conservation restricted. c) Biery Estate. 24 acres to be given to Town 5/95. d) Town owned land. 13 acres. Near Newmarket. e) Town owned 4 acres. Town of Newington Lands Worthy of Protectiom 10 areas identified A Local Identification (PuEple)* A) Forest (Frink) 12 acres ,A I (forested). 13 .4 B) Land between runway and MacIntire Road -I 00acres. Upland Plover (bird). Last known nesting area in state. 7 (recreational), 9 (wildlife), 13 (rare species) Q Pease Development Authority Oldest Town Forest. Taken over by Pease Air Force in 1952; 1989 to State. Want returned to Town. 69 acres. I (forested) D) John Frink's Farm 40 acres agricultural land (good soils), and 12 acres woodland. I (forested), 2 (agriculture), 3 (open land). E) Shafford Lot 5 (river corridor) F) Goat Island Tern Nesting area. -4 acres 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic). G) Carter's Rock Add to Town owned land (picnic area). Historic site. Carvings of early landings (prior Columbus). Development encroachment. 12 (historic sites), 5 (shoreline) H) Bloody Point Old railroad depot and site of Indian Massacre. 7 acres (?state ownership) 12 (historic site) Regional Identification (Bjmg)- 1) Hen Island Tern Nesting Island 9 (wildlife) J) Fabyan Point Winter Eagle Habitat 9 (wildlife) Newington Corrections (Orange): a) Only one dot on Hockridge house, not 4 dots b) National Register District vs. Places Area outlined in orange should be shown instead of dots. c) Orange area should be pink - Town ownership Also Historic District. 14 Town of Newmarket Lands Worthy of Protection: 9 areas identified Local Identification (Purple): A) Western area I (forested), 4 (wetland), 9 (deer yard) B) Newmarket / Newfields border area 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 6 (access water), 9 (deer yard and wildlife), 10 (scenic) Q Shore land / Lamprey River area 3 (open land), 6 (water access), 10 (scenic) Audubon Note: 9 (heavily used winter eagles - roost site) D) Lamprey River area 8 (greenbelt), 5 (shoreline) RPC Note: Possibly part of Fish and Game Ownership E) North-East large Great Bay area 3 ) (open land), 6 (access beach), 10 (scenic) Audubon Note: 9 (Includes Volls Island - winter eagle habitat F) North-East small Great Bay area 3 (open land), 6 ( water access), 10 (scenic) Regional Identification (Blue)- G) Crommett Creek Boundary 9 (waterfowl and wildlife habitat), 3 (open space), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 10 (scenic) H) Pissasic River 5 (river corridor) I) Wetland on Houschell farm 4 (wetland) Newmarket Corrections (orango a) see map b) see map A 15 Town of North Hampton Lands Worthy of Protectiono 9 areas identified Local Identification (Purple@L A) Wild life Preserve Wetlands. Secure the balance of the wetlands around the present wildlife preserve through easements. 4 (wetlands), 5 (river corridor), 10 (scenic), I I (water source protection) B) Bass Beach Marsh and Wetlands 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 10 (scenic) Q Hobbes Farm 4 (Wetlands) D) Sagamore Golf Course Want an easement 3 (open land) E) Governor Dahl Farm hayed 2 (agriculture), 3 (open land) F) Winnicutt River Corridor 8 (greenbelt), 9 (wildlife), 5 (river corridor) G) Little River Marsh to Coakley I (forested), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife), 10 (scenic), 12 (historic sites) H) Lincoln Marsh (Note: approx. location since not noted) 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife), 2 (active agriculture), 3 (open land), 5 (river corridor) 5 (river corridor), 9 (wildlife) Regional Identification (Blue): 1) Little River Marsh one of the larger areas of salt marshes. Impounded by culvert near ocean. Deteriorated, needs attention 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 10 (Scenic), I I (water resource) 16 16 North Hampton Corrections (oran-ge): a) Town sold 3 acres. No longer available. Royce land b) Kilbourn Pond (4) 3 acres. Area around pond. Winnicott River. Easement held by Town. c) Wollmer (3 + 20) 25 acres. Easement held by Town. Mix woods/ open. Winnicott. d) Elementary School 80 acres and 10 acres (5 + 7) wooded and wetlands, open areas e) Lamprey (15) 21 acres. Conservation Easements. Town held. Correction of name in North Hampton - Boies City of Portsmouth Lands Worthy of Protection* I I areas identified Local Identification (Purple)@ A) Great Bog/Pickering-Brook 100 acres. Aquifer protection area I I (water source protection/aquifer), 9 (wildlife). B) Sagamore Creek 5 (shoreline) Q Berry's Brook Watershed State protects brown trout in it. 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 9 (deer yard/ wildlife), 12 (historic sites), 1 -3 ) (rare plants), 7 (recreational - fishing). D) Lower Sagamore Creek 5 (shoreline), 4 (wetland) E) Kentucky Fried Chicken Wetland. Critical Drainage for area 4 (wetland), 3 (open space) F) North Mill Pond 10 (scenic), 5 (shore corridor) G) Pease Wetlands 4 (wetlands), I (forested) H) Sagamore Creek 2 species of salt marsh, 13 (rare plants) 17 I) Pease- Paul Brook Headwaters 13 (rare plants) J) Pease - Head waters Hodgeson Brook swamp forest, orchids, wood lilies. I (forested), 4 (wetland), 9 K) Packers Bog Atlantic white cedar 4 (wetland), I I (water source protection), 13 (rare plants) Portsmouth Corrections (orange)b a) Couldn't identify entire parcel - too large?. only a portion ... b) Widen Property (.5 acres). Extra square piece to the road. c) Morrisey (I acre) corner piece missing. Mast in Rye? Plus, Town easement that connects for access. d) Hett not color in on Plate 2, but is on Plate 1. Town of Rollinsford Lands Worthy of Protection: 4 areas identified Local Identification (Purple)- A) Central land area I (forested), 2 (agriculture), 3 (open land), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor), 8 (greenbelt), 10 (scenic). B) Upper Cocheco / Fresh Creek River Corridor I (forested), 5 (river corridor), 10 (Scenic) Q Piscataqua River Corridors LN (Open land), 10 (scenic), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor) Regional Identification (,Bjmg)- D) Walking Corridor 8 (greenbelt/trails) Rollinsford Corrections (orange@L a) In easement 16, 18 Town of Rye Lands Worthy of Protection: 5 areas identified Local Identification (Purple): A) Brows Mill Pond (Not Locke Pond) 50 acres I (forested), 4 (wetland), 13 (rare plants) B) Extension of Town Forest -100 acres I (forested) C) Berry's Brook Watershed 9 (wildlife), 4 (wetland), 5 (river corridor) D) West Rye Parcel 70 acres I (forested) Regional Identification (Blue)@ E) Isles of Sholes (Not shown on map) Critical habitat areas: Lunging Island Square Rock Island White Island Rye Corrections (orange@L a) Seavey Acres Town of Seabrook Lands Worthy of LProtectiona I area identified Local Identification (Purple): I area A) Caines Brook Mill Ponds Dredge and protect Note: Seabrook's representative identified the important marsh lands in the town were already protected by law, by review of the State Wetland's Board, and therefore in did not need to be noted on the map as requiring further conservation actions. 19 Seabrook Corrections (orange)# a) NH Fish and Game owns more than what is shown on the map. Deed land. b) Town owns pier (has structures on it) c) Town owns Sand Dunes along the ocean (Front Dunes) Town of Stratham Lands Worthy of Protection: 12 areas identified Local Identification (Purpie@L A) Susan Conway Farm, 50 acres fields. Condo Assoc. undeveloped land 2 (active agriculture), 3 (Open land), 5 ( shoreline corridor) B) Cedar Swamp Atlantic White Cedar (Rare). 16 acres 4 (wetland) Q Woodland area woodland with recreational trails. 100 acres. I (forested), 7 (Recreational), 9 (deer yard/wildlife) D) Winnicutt River 5 (river corridor) E) Area off of Parkman Brook Not active orchard. 100 acres 3 ) (open land), 9 (deer yard) F6 F) Exeter Water Source. Water Protection area SpringsL Access from Exeter Industrial Park I I (water shed - water protection area) G) Riguski Springs - Exeter Water Source # I area I I (water shed - water protection) H) Dairy Farm Scamman Dairy operation 2 (active agriculture), 3 ) (open land), 10 (scenic) 1) Squamscott River Corridor 5 (river corridor) 20 J) NEll Brook River Corridor 5 (river corridor) K) Flossy Wiggins - Addition 2 (active agriculture), 5 (river corridor) Regional Identification (Blue)o L) Squamscott River Nest (Chapman landing) Osprey Nest Site 9 (wildlife) Stratham Corrections (orange) a) Florance Wiggins - sold development rights to state. Includes shoreline. 'A 21 I I I Appendix B I Listing of Conservation Lands in Coastal Area, January, 1995 1 I 0 m w I I m I m A .4 LISTING OF CONSERVATION LANDS IN COASTAL AREA Sorted by TOWN, PARCEL NAME GENERATED JANUARY, 1995, Complex Systems Research Center, UNH Does not include parcels mapped as point locations, due to uncertainty re parcel Position/size/location. 156-13 Dover 18.2 ADAMS ESTATES 155-23 Dover 34.8 BELLAMY PARK 155-14 Dover 61.0 BELLAMY RESERVOIR 155-15 Dover 128.9 BELLAMY RESERVOIR EASEMENTS 156-05 Dover 28.9 BELLAMY RIVER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 156-03 Dover 33.9 BELLAMY RIVER WMA - EAST 156-01 Dover 271.4 BELLAMY RIVER WMA - WEST 156-02 Dover 130.0 CABRAL, ET AL. 156-04 Dover 19.8 CITY OF DOVER 155-18 Dover 29.3 COUNTY FARM CROSSING 155-26 Dover 3.2 COUNTY FARM RD. 156-14 Dover 13.9 DOVER POINT RD. 155-30 Dover 25.5 ENTERPRISE PARK 156-12 Dover 34.0 FRANKLIN 155-05 Dover 84.2 GABRIEL 155-08 Dover 0.0 INLAND ACRES 155-19 Dover 5.0 THE WILLOWS 155-27 Dover 22.9 TOLAND & GLEN HILL RDS. 170-06 Durham 70.5 ADAM'S POINT WMA 169-21 Durham 123.2 BROWN + BECKWITH 169-40 Durham 63.1 CARRIAGE TRAIL ESTATES 169-04 Durham 7.1 CHENEY EAST CORP. 169-06 Durham 4.1 CHENEY, W. 169-05 Durham 20.9 CHENEY-ENGLAND LTD. PARTNERSHIP 169-07 Durham 5.8 CHENEY-ENGLAND LTD. PARTNERSHIP 169-50 Durham 12.8 COLBY MARSH 155-11 Durham 13.3 DEER POINT 169-43 Durham 92.4 DOE FARM 169-47 Durham 50.6 DURHAM POINT RD. FOREST 169-42 Durham 8.5 ELLINGWOOD PROPERTY 169-58 Durham 12.2 FOLLETTS BROOK .169-48 Durham 15.7 HORSEHIDE CREEK 169-68 Durham 15.0 J.R. COLLIER CORP. 155-10 Durham 24.3 JOHNSON CREEK 169-49 Durham 52.5 LANGMAID FARM 155-12 Durham 3.5 LINN PONDS 169-45 Durham 4.8 PACKER'S FALLS 169-44 Durham 36.1 SPRUCE HOLE CONSERVATION AREA 169-41 Durham 64.1 STAGECOACH FARM 155-29 Durham 5.9 STOLWORTHY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 156-06 Durham 134.6 WAGON HILL FARM 169-70 Durham 19.8 WEEKS 169-46 Durham 5.3 WISWALL DAM 185-36 Exeter 9.0 ALLEN ST. NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION 185-37 Exeter 7.0 BELL + FLYNN 185-38 Exeter 3.8 BELL + FLYNN 169-38 Exeter 27.5 CAPTAIN'S MEADOW 169-11 Exeter 61.6 CHAMBERLIN 169-12 Exeter 3.9 CHAMBERLIN 185-40 Exeter 17.6 CHENEY 169-31 Exeter 16.2 CRAGMERE HEIGHTS lwi,69-36 Exeter 37.8 DAWSON 169-13 Exeter 144.9 DEENE 169-34 Exeter 4.9 DEER RUN 184-15 Exeter 0.0 DUDLEY 185-17 Exeter 30.4 ENWRIGHT 185-09 Exeter 1.4 EXETER BANKING CO. 169-33 Exeter 47.3 EXETER HIGHLANDS 185-21 Exeter 15.7 GILMAN PARK 185-39 Exeter 10.9 GRISET 185-07 Exeter 215.8 HENDERSON-SWASEY TOWN FOREST 185-23 Exeter 76.8 HOUCK/KAZANJIAN 185-18 Exeter 14.5 HUNTER PLACE 169-15 Exeter 8.4 JENSEN 169-16 Exeter 29.0 JENSEN 185-22 Exeter 5.8 LAPERLE 185-20 Exeter 73.9 LIFECARE SERVICES 184-16 Exeter 16.3 LOUISBURG CIRCLE 185-11 Exeter 20.7 MCDONNELL 185-06 Exeter 6.0 MOREAU 169-28 Exeter 7.7 OXBOW 185-14 Exeter 8.9 PAGE 169-32 Exeter 3.1 PARKER 169-37 Exeter 17.2 PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY PARCEL 184-17 Exeter 5.8 PICKPOCKET WOODS 1115-12 Exeter 7.3 RIVERBEND CIRCLE 168-05 Exeter 9.5 ROCK CREEK PLACE 185-08 Exeter 3.7 ROWELL 185-10 Exeter 2.4 SHAW 1 185-15 Exeter 47.1 SMITH 169-14 Exeter 5.1 STOCKBRIDGE, ET AL. 169-35 Exeter 3.7 TNC - MOLLOY 169-30 Exeter 11.1 TOMILSON + KENICK LAND 185-19 Exeter 3.9 UNNAMED PARCEL 169-03 Greenland 3.3 CONWAY 170-31 Greenland 0.0 DEROCHEMONT HEIRS =170-07 Greenland 41.8 GREAT BAY WMA .170-28 Greenland 0.0 HISLOP 170-10 Greenland 22.9 HUGHES --170-56 Greenland 5.7 PACKER BOG -4170-57 Greenland 4.2 PACKER BOG 170-58 Greenland 154.5 PACKER BOG 170-60 Greenland 152.8 PARKER 169-19 Greenland 5.9 SANDY POINT -170-42 Greenland 0.0 TAYLOR + GRAY -170-41 Greenland 0.4 UNNAMED PARCEL 170-52 Greenland 4.9 UNNAMED PARCEL Greenland 4.9 UNNAMED PARCEL 170-54 Greenland 4.8 UNNAMED PARCEL 170-55 Greenland 5.2 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-05A Hampton 4.1 -186-09A Hampton 5.3 186-10A Hampton 3.8 186-11A Hampton 1.4 -186-15A Hampton 1.5 186-37 Hampton 2.6 "TWELVE SHARES WALL" 186-12N Hampton 0.6 ASNH H. FALLS SALTMARSH CRAM, ET AL. -186-12H Hampton 4.2 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - SWAIN 186-09B Hampton 9.0 ASNH HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SPNHF 186-09C Hampton 0.2 ASNH HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SPNHF L86-09G Hampton 2.1 ASNH HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SPNHF ,185-29 Hampton 7.3 BASHBY ROAD 186-11B Hampton 5.5 BATTCOCK L86-11C Hampton 5.0 BATTCOCK j t,186-48R Hampton 5A BIRCH RD. MARSH 186-10B Hampton 3.2 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH BROWN 186-10F Hampton 2.5 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH BROWN 186-10L Hampton 4.8 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH BROWN 186-10N2 Hampton 2.8 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH EMERY 186-10J Hampton 0.5 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH GARLAND 186-10U1 Hampton 1.3 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - GARLAND 186-10P Hampton 1.9 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - GREENMAN 186-44KI Hampton 3.9 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - H. BATCHELDER 186-101 Hampton 0.2 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH. - LAMB 186-10D Hampton 9.8 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - LANE 186-10R1 Hampton 10.8 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - MUNSEY 186-10Q Hampton 1.4 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - PALMER 186-10G1 Hampton 1.3 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - PERKINS 186-10ZI Hampton 4.2 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SMART 186-10E Hampton 2.8 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SMITH 186-10C Hampton 23, 7 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SPNHF 186-10T1 Hampton 0.3 F&G HAMPTON SALTMARSH - TOWLE 186-07 Hampton 6.5 FORMER BARGE FACILITY LAND 186-50 Hampton 1.8 GILES SWAMP 186-01 Hampton 222.8 HAMPTON BEACH STATE PARK 186-48T Hampton 10.5 LANDING ROAD MARSH 186-49 Hampton 11.6 MARSH ISLAND CORP. 186-34 Hampton 29.2 PERKINS 186-05N Hampton 7.9 SPNHF SALTMARSH - LAMPREY 186-05K Hampton 2.3 SPNHF SALTMARSH - LANGLEY + PIERSON 186-05L Hampton 4.2 SPNHF SALTMARSH - LANGLEY + PIERSON 186-05J Hampton 1.7 SPNHF SALTMARSH - LEAVITT 186-05B Hampton 1.2 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-05C Hampton 0.5 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-05D Hampton 1.3 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-05E Hampton 1.3 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-05F Hampton 7.8 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-05G Hampton 9.7 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-051 Hampton 1.9 SPNHF SALTMARSH - PENNIMAN 186-05M Hampton 1.8 SPNHF SALTMARSH - RAWDING 186-48N Hampton 0.8 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH 186-15F Hampton 12.3 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - D.F. BATCHELDER 186-48C1 Hampton 5.0 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - ELKINS, ET AL. 186-15D Hampton 4.7 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - ELLISON 186-48M Hampton 1.4 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - GARLAND 186-48J Hampton 6.4 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - HICKMAN 186-48E Hampton 7.0 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - J.F. BATCHELDER 186-15E1 Hampton 5.5 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - KNIGHT 186-48F Hampton 10.9 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - MOTT 186-48Q Hampton 1.7 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - OCEAN BLVD. 186-15C Hampton 3.0 TOWN OF HAMPTON MARSH - PAGE 186-35 'Hampton 18.3 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-36 Hampton 5.4 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-38 Hampton 4.8 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-06A Hampton Falls 2.7 186-12A Hampton Falls 3.0 186-14A Hampton Falls 19.1 186-16A Hampton Falls 2.0 185-49 Hampton Falls 66.5 ACKROYD 186-12F Hampton Falls 7.6 ASNH H. F. SALTMARSH - CHESTERMAN, ET AL. 186-12G Hampton Falls 2.9 ASNH H. F. SALTMARSH - CHESTERMAN, ET AL. 186-12N Hampton Falls 12.7 ASNH H. FALLS SALTMARSH - CRAM, ET AL. 186-12D Hampton Falls 2.5 ASNH H. FALLS SALTMARSH - JANVRIN (BROWN) 186-12Q Hampton Falls 3.3 ASNH H. FALLS SALTMARSH - KIMBALL, ET AL. 186-12B Hampton Falls 5.1 ASNH H. FALLS SALTMARSH - SMITH, ET A 186-12K Hampton Falls 3.2 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - CREIGHTON 186-12W2 Hampton Falls 2.1 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - G.F. KENT L-1-86-12W3 Hampton Falls 5.2 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - G.F. KENT 186-12W4 Hampton Falls 2.7 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - G.F. KENT 186-12T1 Hampton Falls 2.9 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - PROP. INC. 186-12T3 Hampton Falls 2.8 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - PROP. INC. 186-12T4 Hampton Falls 3.7 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - PROP. INC. 186-12U Hampton Falls 8.7 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - SPNHF 186-121 Hampton Falls 2.0 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - SWAIN 186-12J Hampton Falls 4.4 ASNH HAMPTON.FALLS SALTMARSH - SWAIN 186-12E Hampton Falls 13.2 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - TEMPLE 186-12C Hampton Falls 7.7 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH - WAGNER 186-09G Hampton Falls 0.4 ASNH HAMPTON SALTMARSH - SPNHF 186-14C Hampton Falls 4.9 ASNH TO PROPERTIES, INC. - CHESTERMAN 186-14H Hampton Falls 6.7 ASNH TO PROPERTIES, INC. - GOVE 186-14E Hampton Falls 3.5 ASNH TO PROPERTIES, INC. - HAROLD E. BROWN 186-14G Hampton Falls 4.4 ASNH TO PROPERTIES, INC. - SHERMAN 186-14F Hampton Falls 1.3 ASNH TO PROPERTIES, INC. - STEVENS 185-26 Hampton Falls 48.2 BATES 185-28 Hampton Falls 4.8 BRYER 186-46 Hampton Falls 2.2 F&G TO PSNH - PERKINS 186-16G Hampton Falls 14.0 FORMER DODGE MARSH 186-16C Hampton Falls 2.5 FORMER GEORGE CHASE MARSH 1 186-16F Hampton Falls 6.1 FORMER GRANT B. SANBORN MARSH 186-16B Hampton Falls 14.5 FORMER J.H. SANBORN MARSH 186-16E Hampton Falls 5.3 FORMER JOHN N. CHASE MARSH 186-16D Hampton Falls 1.8 FORMER JOSEPH CHASE MARSH 185-24 Hampton Falls 99.2 HAMPTON FALLS TOWN FOREST 1185-25 Hampton Falls 10.5 NIEBLING 186-41 Hampton Falls 12.6 TAMPOSI, ET AL. 186-42 Hampton Falls 5.3 TAMPOSI, ET AL. 1185-27 Hampton Falls 10.9 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-39 Hampton Falls 2.4 UNNAMED PARCEL @186-40 Hampton Falls 3.3 UNNAMED PARCEL =155-14 Madbury 269.5 BELLAMY RESERVOIR @155-15 Madbury 275.6 BELLAMY RESERVOIR EASEMENTS -155-06 Madbury 92.8 BOLSTRIDGE -155-09 Madbury 10.6 CHENEY/HAYES HILL .-4155-02 Madbury 16.9 CRAGIN 155-08 Madbury 40.9 INLAND ACRES 155-13 Madbury 58.2 PUDDING HILL TOWN FOREST 155-07 Madbury 23.8 YATSEVITCH 171-10 New Castle 18.4 CROSBY 171-07 New Castle 1.9 FORT CONSTITUTION HISTORIC SITE 171-02 New Castle 11.8 FORT STARK HISTORIC SITE -171-13 New Castle 36.3 GREAT ISLAND COMMON 171-06 New Castle 37.1 WENTWORTH COOLIDGE HISTORICAL SITE 169-65 Newfields 14.7 CARLISLE REALTY Newfields 81.5 GEORGE F. SMITH WOODLOT 169-23 Newfields 40.1 INLAND ACRES 170-38 Newington 18.9 FLYNN 170-36 Newington 119.8 FOX POINT -170-11 Newington 1,057.1 GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 170-37 Newington 8.8 NEWINGTON TOWN FOREST 168-06 Newmarket 11.4 DOE FARM ,169-56 Newmarket 75.5 DURRELL WOODS 169-58 Newmarket 0.0 FOLLETTS BROOK 169-63 Newmarket 15.3 FOLLETTS BROOK 169-57 Newmarket 12.7 HERON POINT -1169-52 Newmarket 20.0 LITA LANE PARCEL 169-55 Newmarket 118.7 MOODY POINT L69-29 Newmarket 34.9 NORTON WOODS 4169-51 Newmarket 44.3 RT. 152 PARCEL 169-54 Newmarket 72.7 SCHANDA FARM -69-69 Newmarket 21.3 SCHULTZ PLACE '169-53 Newmarket 49.4 SEWALL FARM 169-64 Newmarket 9.3 TROTTER PARK' 186-18 North Hampton 50.4 BOLES LOT/SPNHF 186-32 North Hampton 35.8 CABRAL REALTY INVESTORS 186-25 North. Hampton 54.1 CHEN SAU 186-24 North Hampton 30.5 DALTON FAMILY 186-20 North Hampton 12.5 MEYER 186-02 North Hampton 3.4 NORTH HAMPTON STATE PARK 186-26 North Hampton 6.0 PHILBRICK HEIRS 186-29 North Hampton 1.9 ROYCE 186719 North Hampton 1.2 SHIP ROCK 186-27 North Hampton 7.3 SMITH, ET AL. 186-21 North Hampton 2.6 SOUTHWORTH 186-22 North Hampton 4.8 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-30 North Hampton 2.4 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-31 North Hampton 55.3 WILDLIFE PRESERVES, INC. 186-28 North Hampton 4* 2 WOLLMAR 170-26 Portsmouth 8.9 BANFIELD RD. LAND 170-20 Portsmouth 5.9 BEALS + WIDEN 170-16 Portsmouth 8.9 CIBOROWSKI 170-31 Portsmouth 1.3 DEROCHEMONT HEIRS 170-27 Portsmouth 22.8 DRAKE Portsmouth 17.6 GREENLEAF WOODS 170-25 Portsmouth 29.9 GROSSMAN DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES, INC. 170-28 Portsmouth 13.1 HISLOP 170-33 Portsmouth 85.0 HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA 170-39 Portsmouth 9.4 HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA 170-40 Portsmouth 18.7 HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA 170-12 Portsmouth 3.2 JONES AVE. CONSERVATION LAND 170-22 Portsmouth 9.1 LAMOTHE DEVELOPMENT 171-11 Portsmouth 23.2 LITTLE HARBOR TRUST 171-12 Portsmouth 16.7 MARK H. WENTWORTH HOMELAND 170-30 Portsmouth 26.4 PACKER BOG 170-56 Portsmouth 0.0 PACKER BOG 170-58 Portsmouth 0.0 PACKER BOG 170-44 Portsmouth 0.0 PEEK 170-19 Portsmouth 15.1 RAMAIKA 170-17 Portsmouth 30.2 RICCI CONSTRUCTION 170-13 Portsmouth 78.8 SAGAMORE CREEK LAND 170-15 Portsmouth 34.0 STAUBER 170-23 Portsmouth 2.6 TAMPOSI, ET AL. 170-24 Portsmouth 8.1 TAMPOSI, ET AL. 170-29 Portsmouth 4.1 TAMPOSI, ET AL. 170-14 Portsmouth 20.8 THE CEDARS 170-34 Portsmouth 31.8 UNNAMED PARCEL 170-35 Portsmouth 6.0 UNNAMED PARCEL 170-50 Portsmouth 17.9 UNNAMED PARCEL 170-04 Portsmouth 180.1 URBAN FORESTRY CENTER 171-06 Portsmouth 29.8 WENTWORTH COOLIDGE HISTORICAL SITE 170-21 Portsmouth 21.1 WIDEN 170-32 Portsmouth 11.6 WIDEN 156-15 Rollinsford 35.4 AIKMAN 156-16 Rollinsford 126.2 AIKMAN 1,56-12 Rollinsford 13.2 FRANKLIN 156-11 Rollinsford 44.8 ORDWAY 156-08 Rollinsford 54.7 ROLLINSFORD TOWN FOREST 156-10 Rollinsford 6.3 SANDY BANK 156-07 Rollinsford 94.1 SCOUT LAND 156-09 Rollinsford 19.5 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-24 Rye 85.9 AWCOMIN SWAMP 171-09 Rye 78.8 BROWN 171-22 Rye 4.2 BROWN 171-23 Rye 9.1 BROWN *11 70-46 Rye 11.7 CHIEN-MIN 170-43 Rye 11.4 CIBAROWSKI 170-16 Rye 0.0 CIBOROWSKI 171-08 Rye 61.5 FIRST ESSEX SAVINGS BANK OF NH 171-15 Rye 1.6 FLANIGAN 170-48 Rye 8.0 GILBERT 170-59 Rye 45.9 HAM 170-47 Rye 20.7 HOLLETT 186-03 Rye 2.2 JENNESS BEACH STATE PARK 171-18 Rye 11.6 MARSH POND ROAD-EAST 171-17 Rye 4.6 MARSH ROAD POND 171-14 Rye 40.3 MASSACRE MARSH 171-04 Rye 272.1 ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK 171-16 Rye 3.1 PALMER 170-44 Rye 25.6 PEEK 170-03 Rye 65.1 RYE HARBOR STATE PARK 170-51 Rye 175.4 RYE TOWN FOREST 170-42 Rye 8.8 TAYLOR + GRAY 170-45 Rye 20.6 TAYLOR + GRAY 170-41 Rye 8.0 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-19 Rye 5.9 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-20 Rye 3.6 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-21 Rye 7.7 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-25 Rye 5.5 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-26 Rye 13.5 UNNAMED PARCEL 186-17 Rye 11.9 UNNAMED PARCEL 171-05 Rye 27.1 WALLIS SANDS STATE PARK 186-08A Seabrook 1.4 186-12W2 Seabrook 0.4 ASNH HAMPTON FALLS SALTMARSH G.F. KENT 186-14B Seabrook 4.2 ASNH TO PROPERTIES, INC. - HUNTS IS. 186-08C Seabrook 2.7 F&G SEABROOK SALTMARSH - EVANS 186-08B Seabrook 3.8 F&G SEABROOK SALTMARSH - PERKINS 186-08D Seabrook 9.0 F&G SEABROOK SALTMARSH - PROP. INC. 186-45 Seabrook 3.5 F&G TO PSNH - PERKINS 186-43 Seabrook 53.5 SEABROOK BACK DUNES @186-13 Seabrook 1.9 SPNHF TO PROPERTIES, INC. .202-01 Seabrook 19.7 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 170-09 Stratham 57.6 BATCHELDER - 169-08 Stratham 6.5 CHAPMAN'S LANDING BOAT LAUNCH 169-b3 Stratham 43.6 CONWAY -169-09 Stratham 2.7 CONWAY 169-20 Stratham 55.2 CONWAY 169-60 Stratham 128.0 GIFFORD LAND --169-39 Stratham 53.0 SALT RIVER -169-19 Stratham 1.8 SANDY POINT 169-59 Stratham 93.7 STRATHAM HILL PARK ,j169-10 Stratham 175.9 STUART - AGRIC. PRESERVATION RESTRICTION 169-62 Stratham 11.2 UNNAMED PARCEL I I I I Appendix C I Workshop Agendas I a E w I E -4 'A .4 @d Land Protection Basics February 11, 1995 Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, N.H. Agenda 10:00 Welcome and Introductions 10:05 Establishing Land Protection Goals and Criteria 10:40 In Land We Trust - Video 11-.00 Land Protection: Tools and Techniques 11:20 Overview of Tax Implications 11:40 Role of Stewardship and Monitoring Questions, comments, up coming workshops and meetings How to Put a Project Together March 4, 1995 Department of Fish and Game, Durham, N.H. Agenda 9:30 Welcome and Introductions 9:35 Steps in the Process: Initial land owner contact Information collection and decision to proceed 10:45 Example of a conservation easement donation 11:30 Closing Stewardship Questions, comments, up coming workshops and meetings Estate Planning For Land Owners May 4,1995, Thursday Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth NH Agenda 1:00 - ':10 Welcome and Introductions (Dea Brickner-Wood, SPNHF) 10 - 4:3 )0 The Estate Tax Problem (Tom Masland, Esq.) Basic federal estate and gift tax scheme NH legacy and succession tax Wills Lifetime giving rules When land is a major asset, what are your options? Trusts Conservation Easements Remainder interests, life estsates 4.-30 - 4:40 Break 4:40 - 5:00 Conservation Easement Primer (Dea Brickner-Wood, SPNHF) What are easements.? Who should be the grantee of the easement9 Other Players Costs 5.-00 - 5:50 Conserving Land, Generating Income, and Reducing the Tax Bite - Case Studies (Lucia Kittredore, Land Planning Consultant) 5:50 - 6:00 Questions and Comments This is the final workshop in a series of three workshops on land conservation issues offered by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests as part of the year- long, Coastal Initiative Project. These workshops were funded in part by a grant from the Office of State Planning, New Hampshire Coastal Program, as authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Grant Award Number NA470Z023 ) 7. I I I Appendix D I I Sample Letters and Attachments I I I I I M 0 -A A j January 18, 1995 t Dear Friend: I would like to invite you to participate in three special courses The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is sponsoring in February, March and May. The courses will offer information on land protection options, project development, and estate planning. The SOCIETY February and March courses are specifically designed for FOR THE members of Conservation Commissions, Planning Boards, land PROTECTION trusts and other local-regional conservation organizations.' OF The estate planning course is designed specifically for NEW HAMPSHIRE landowners as well as local conservation activists. The FORESTS courses are part of the Society's Coastal Initiative Project, funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire 54 PORTSMOUTH STREET Coastal Program. CONCORD, NH 033 1-5400 (603) 2024_9945 FAX (603) 228-0423 Land Protection Basics (WF130) Saturday, February 4, 10 am - 12 pm, Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, NH. Discover basic land protection methods available to landowners interested in protecting their property's natural resources. Co-sponsored by the Rockingham Land Trust and Strafford Rivers Conservancy. How to Put A Project Together (WF140) Saturday, March 4, 9:30 am - 12 pm, NH Fish and Game Department, Durham, NH. Learn how land protection projects happen and the steps taken from initial contact to closing. Co-sponsored by the Great Bay National Estrin Research Reserve. Estate Planning for Landowners Thursday, May 4, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, NH. Learn about estate planning issues facing landowners, and the tax and land planning options available to reduce the tax bite, generate income, and protect the land. How to Register- Call the Forest Society at 224-9945 or 800-639-1931, or mail your registration to: Trish Churchill, Registrar, Forest Society, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301. A registration confirmation containing course details and directions to the workshops will be mailed to you. There is no charge for these workshops if you are a member of a Municipal Conservation Commission or Planning Board member, or a member of the Strafford River Conservancy, Rockingham Land Trust or Lamprey River Advisory Committee. We look forward to seeing you. Sincerely, 7 ye4l Dea Brickner-Wood Land Protection Specialist Recycled Paper April 12, 1995 Dear conservationist: Hello again. I would like to remind you to mark your calendars for two up coming events. The first is the Estate Planning Workshop on Thursday, May 4, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the Urban Forestry Center, in Portsmouth, NH. The second is the Forest Society's and the N.H. Audubon Society's Coastal Projects: Final Report Presentations on Tuesday June 27, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at the Sea Coast Science Center, Odiorne State Park in Rye. The Estate Planning Workshop explores the complicated world of estate planning and land use planning decisions, made realistic by our two experienced guest speakers who know how to communicate in real - life language the choices property owners may consider in order to protect their land while providing for their heirs. While this invitation is extended to you, as a member of a Conservation Commission, Planning Board, or local conservation organization, please help us reach the people who really need to attend this workshop. Please invite a property owner in your community to the workshop. Give them the enclosed course description. offer to drive them to and from the Urban Forestry Center. You are simply helping to make them aware of the options available to them, and their heirs, regarding the future of their land. There is no charge for the Estate Planning Workshop. Please register by calling the Forest Society at 224-9945 or 800-639-1931, or mail your registration to: Trish Churchill, Registrar, Forest Society, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301. A registration confirmation containing course details and directions to the workshop will be mailed to you. Forest Society and Audubon Society: Final Presentation for Coastal Projects. Please join us for a final review and comment of the Coastal Projects our two organizations have been developing with the assistance from local conservationists over the past year. The Audubon Society will present a slide show and final results for their Coastal Resources Project that shares information about endangered and threatened bird species. From the Coastal Initiative Project, the Forest Society will present the completed Protecting Local Lands Maps and Protection Strategies that are based on the collected input from citizens representing the 17 coastal communities and other involved conservation groups. Thank you for your continued participation and support. Sincerely, ,D(f^ Z544-n@ -L)OV4 Dea Brickner-Wood Land Protection Specialist April 11, 1995 SOCIETY Dear Landowner: FOR THE PROTECTION The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire OF Forests is sponsoring a workshop for property owners on NEW HAMPSHIRE Estate Planning. The workshop is designed to assist FORESTS property owners understand the many issues in the often complicated world of estate planning and land use 54 PORTSMOUTH STREET planning decisions. We hope you will join us on May 4, CONCORD, NH 03301-5400 (603) 224-9945 FAX (603) 228-0423 Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth, N.H. for a very informative session. Attorney Tom Masland will discuss the importance of estate planning, Federal and State estate tax issues, and how the estate tax bite may be lessened. He will also review estate planning options that can permanently protect land and allow for the family ownership of land to continue from one generation to the next. Land Planning Consultant Lucia Kittredge will provide examples of how planning for limited development can achieve both conservation and financial goals in an estate plan. There is no charge for this workshop. To register, please call the Forest Society at 224-9945 or 800-639-1931, or mail your registration to: Trish Churchill, Registrar, Forest Society, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301. A registration confirmation containing course details and directions to the workshop will be mailed to you. We look forward to seeing you on May 4th in Portsmouth. Sincerely, -De"t -z3)r--CAr'14 Dea-Brickner-Wood Land Protection Specialist Recycled Paper ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR PROPERTY OWNERS SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION Property Owners are invited to attend a workshop OF on Estate Planning, sponsored by the Society for the NEW HAMPSHIRE Protection of New Hampshire Forests. FORESTS 54 PORTSMOUTH STREET Estate Planning for Property Owners CONCORD, NH 03301-5400 Thursday, May 4, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (603) 224-9945 FAX (603) 228-0423 Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, NH. Learn about estate planning issues facing property owners, and the tax and land planning options available to reduce the tax bite, generate income, and protect the land. Attorney Tom Masland will discuss the importance ?f estate planning, Federal and State estate tax issues, review options available that can permanently protect land and how family ownership of land can continue from one generation to the next. Land Planning Consultant Lucia Kittredge will provide examples of how planning for limited development can achieve both conservation and financial goals in an estate plan. There is no charge for this workshop. Call the Forest Society at 224-9945 or 800-639-1931, or mail your registration to: Trish Churchill, Registrar, Forest Society, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301. A registration confirmation containing course details and directions to the workshop will be mailed to you. A Recycled Paper June 19, 1995 Dear Planning Board Chairman: or Dear Conservation Commission Chairman: Just a reminder that the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the New Hampshire Audubon Society will be holding their Final Presentation for Coastal Projects Tuesday June 27, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at.the Sea Coast Science Center, Odiorne State Park in Rye. Please invite your Commission members to join us for a final review and comment of these Coastal Projects. The assistance from local commissions and regional organizations over the past year has contributed greatly to these projects. The Audubon Society will present a slide show and final results for their Coastal Resources Project that shares information about endangered and threatened bird species. From the Coastal Initiative Project, the Forest Society will present the completed Protecting Local Lands Maps and Protection Strategies that are based on the collected input from Conservation Commission and Planning Commission representatives, regional land trusts, and other organizations and conservation minded citizens from the 17 coastal communities. We hope to see you on June 27th. Sincerely, Dea Brickner-Wood Land Protection Specialist Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests The New Hampshire Coastal Initiative Project, 1994 -1995 The New Hampshire Coastal Initiative project is a locally based conservation effort. The Forest Society will work closely with local conservation commissions and other interested citizens, regional conservation groups, and state agencies. The Coastal Initiative project is comprised of three tasks, and will result in a conservation lands inventory, recommendations for SOCIETY strategies and actions, and educational opportunities for local FOR THE conservationists and landowners in the Seacoast region. PROTECTION OF The inventory process will identify the remaining land NEW HAMPSHIRE protection needs in the Seacoast region. Four computer digitized FORESTS maps (Geographic Information System, or GIS) have been generated 54 PORTSMOUTH STREET for the coastal communities including a Base Map, Land Use Map, CONCORD, NH 03301-5400 ((603) 224_9945 Soils Map, and a Protected Lands Map. The Protected Lands Map FAX 603) 228-0423 includes lands that are already permanently protected through private non-profit and local, state or federal government action. Small group work sessions will be set up throughout the Seacoast region to allow for the input by members of local Conservation Commissions, Planning Boards and other local conservation interested citizens, as well as members of regional conservation organizations. These conservationists will help review and correct information on the Protected Lands Map, and to add another data layer of conservation lands that are of local and regional significance that need to be protected. The second task, developing a strategy for protecting conservation lands, will also be based on the knowledge of local and regional conservationists. Participating conservationists will be asked to assist in developing ideas and strategies on how to protect the conservation lands that were identified. The third component of this project is the education of local conservationists and landowners. Three workshops will be held during the winter and spring of 1995. The first two workshops will be held specifically for members of conservation commissions, land trusts and other conservation organizations. The first workshop, "Land Protection Basics" will be on held at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth on Saturday, February 4, 1995 from 10 am to 12 p.m. The second workshop, "How to Put a Project Together" will be held on Saturday, March 4, 1995 at the NH Fish and Game Department in Durham from 9:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. The third workshop will focus on Estate Planning and Land Planning issues facing landowners. It will be held on May 4, 1995 Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. The Coastal Initiative project will conclude with a meeting that will present the information gathered from the communities and groups that participated. The seventeen towns in the Seacoast region include Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newmarket, Newington, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rollingsford, Rye, Seabrook and Stratham. Recycled Paper us n-nartmnnt of Commerce @'-,@stal S,:@rvicos Cent3r Library 7.th llc:D3on Avenue Cha-l-leL;ton, SC 29405-2413 3 6668 14101 91397