TLT Celebrates Closing Its 225th Conservation Easement!

This spring, after a long lull, Tecumseh Land Trust was able to close several agricultural easements.  Brothers, Tim and David Boeck, who have protected two other farms in past years, placed an agricultural easement on 92 acres of prime farmland in Cedarville Township, Greene County.  The land not only contains all prime soils but a long stretch of Caesar Creek traverses the property. The creek's healthy wooded buffer both improves its water quality and provides wildlife habitat.  Finally, the farm has 4,200 feet of road frontage which secures open space views for the public to enjoy.  When asked for his thoughts on farmland preservation, Tim said, “Farmland preservation helps protect one of our most valuable natural resources for continued agricultural production, and provides opportunities for future generations of farmers.”   

Traveling to the opposite side of TLT’s service area, James and  Linda Davidson closed their second agricultural easement.  This easement protects 68 acres of prime farmland in Pike Township, Clark County.  James has made a significant investment in cover crops over the years and is seeing the soil health benefits.  Both of these projects were made possible by the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Conservation  Easement Program.  “Working with these programs requires patience and persistence,” says Michele Burns, TLT’s Executive Director, “but the payoff is priceless.”  James Davidson praised TLT’s efforts, noting that "TLT provides a valuable service for landowners who want to preserve their farmland."  TLT is proud to announce the  closing of its 225th conservation easement, furthering its goal to  permanently protect 100,000 acres in its service area.