Wally and Jerri Cole wish to donate a conservation easement on their property in Cornish, NH. Over the last several months the Coles have been working with members of the Cornish Conservation Commission and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to explore how to conserve their land. The Coles (WJ Cole Trust) own a 230 acre property between Paget and Dodge Hollow Roads in Cornish. After considerable discussions, the Coles have offered to donate a conservation easement on approx. 203 acres of their property if the Forest Society and the Conservation Commission will cover the associated project costs. The Coles would like the Forest Society to hold primary or Grantee interest and the Town to hold a backup or executory interest in the conservation easement.

The Forest Society and the Town of Cornish will cover all project costs related to the creation of the donated conservation easement. The project expenses will include survey, title report, environmental assessment, legal costs, staff time, appraisal and stewardship fees. The estimated costs of all the project cost is approximately $75,000. The Forest Society will conduct a local fundraising effort and the proposal is to have the Conservation Commission use funds from their Conservation Fund to cover up to $37,500 or half of the expected costs.

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