Land Planning Tools

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Land Planning Websites : Chapter 61

• Shelburne Chapter 61 Lands Policy Chapter 61 Review Procedures
• Chapter 61: Taxation of Forest Land: www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/61-1.htm
• Chapter 61A: Taxation of Agricultural Land: www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/61a-1.htm
• Chapter 61B: Taxation of Recreational Land: www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/61b-1.htm
• Chapter 61 Review Procedure, Town of Shelburne:
• Shelburne Open Space Ranking Workbook

Conservation Restrictions

• Information on Conservation restrictions: www.mass.gov/envir/dcs/restrictions/default.htm
• Land Conservation Options:http://masswoods.net/future-my-land/land-conservation-options

Land Conservation and Estate Planning tools

• Deciding the Future of My Land:http://masswoods.net/future-my-land
• Keystone Forestry Management Program:http://masskeystone.net/

Mapping Tool

• Conservation Assessment and Prioritization System: CAPS tools