Farmland Protection Directory
Westport Land Conservation Trust
Address
PO Box 3975, Westport, MA 02790
Phone Number
(508) 636-9228
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1972
State(s) of Operation
Massachusetts
Counties of Operation
(MA) Bristol
Primary Resource Protected
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Types of Resources Protected
Working forest land
Water resources including wetlands
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Historic / cultural resources
Open space
Urban parks / gardens / open space
Farm / ranch land
Board / Staff Connection to Agriculture
Active commercial farmer or rancher
Types of Assistance Offered to Farmers
Assist with farm succession planning and farm transfer
Help producers find land
Lease land to farmers or ranchers
Maintain a list of farm seekers and / or farms for sale
Sell protected farms or ranches to commercial operators
Support implementation of conservation plans