Weston Land Trust: Goals and Objectives

The Weston Land Trust supports and shares the intents and goals of the Community Preservation Act, which concern investing in the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes, encouraging diversity of housing options and the expansion of affordable housing, and acquiring and conserving open lands for public enjoyment.

The Weston Land Trust is a non-profit corporation which has been organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes, which include but are not restricted to the following:

Promoting for the benefit of the general public the preservation and improvement of the natural resources in, but not limited to, the Town of Weston, Massachusetts

Cooperating with Town officials, boards, and other community based groups to provide suitable open spaces for recreation and conservation of land and to promote land uses that are compatible with inherent natural resource values.

Promoting responsible development of real estate and facilitating creative solutions in such a way as to maximize sound conservational practices within the Town of Weston, consistent with the rural character of the Town and the public interest.

Engaging in and promoting environmental education regarding natural resources in the area of land use and land use planning, and involving the community in such activities.

Working with private, institutional, and governmental landowners within the Town of Weston to encourage and facilitate protection of and creative land use planning for significant large parcels of open space within the Town.

Encouraging and promoting appropriate management of open space land.

Using all properties held and controlled by the Corporation and net earnings thereof for the benefit of the general public and for charitable, educational, recreational, conservation, community housing and historical purposes.