"It is the declared policy of the Commonwealth
to conserve and protect and to encourage the development and improvement
of its agricultural lands for the production of food and other agricultural
products. It is also the declared policy of the Commonwealth to conserve
and protect agricultural lands as valued natural and ecological resources
which provide needed open spaces for clean air, as well as for aesthetic
purposes."
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"To provide an organization that can serve the
needs of Pennsbury Township in the preservation, conservation and
stewardship of open space including important agriculturally productive
lands and natural areas. To assist the Supervisors and Planning Commission
in decisions regarding open space planning and acquisition. To provide
assistance to landowners in the Township who wish to pursue conservation
objectives in their long and short term plans for their properties.
To establish an 'Endowment Fund' to provide operating revenue for
stewardship and planning activities. To serve as a liaison with conservation
and historic preservation organizations and promote the services that
they can offer, such as the Brandywine Conservancy and the Brandywine
Valley Association. To purchase development rights and to accept lands
and conservation easements from donors, including developers, that
are required to be set aside by subdivision regulation and establish
management procedures with homeowners associations. To work with the
Township staff in efforts to better manage and improve existing open
space areas and trails."
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