Terrafirma

Why Terrafirma

Land trusts have had relatively few legal challenges so far. However, conservation easements and lands are increasingly under attack across America. Just because a land trust has never had to face litigation in the past does not mean that they wil...

Awareness Letter

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Nomination Statement for Mid-Atlantic Region Candidate Dan Jones

It is indeed an honor to be considered as a possible member of the Terrafirma Members Committee, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region. Active support for land conservation and the preservation of “place” has been an important part of my DNA for m...

Nomination Statement for Mountains & Plains Region Candidate Curt Gleaves

I am honored to have been nominated for the Mountains & Plains position on the Terrafirma Members Committee and hope to be elected to serve as a representative of land trusts in the middle of the country. I believe that Terrafirma represents ...

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Form 990

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Sample Letter To Landowners

Regions

Nomination Statement for Western At-Large Region Candidate Keith Gerrard

If elected to the Members Committee I intend to help Terrafirma spread the word that people who damage protected lands will pay heavily for their trespass. Almost every case in which Terrafirma gets involved presents an opportunity to educate land...

Members Committee Responsibilities

Terrafirma is a tax-exempt conservation defense liability insurance service whose mission is to protect the permanence of land conservation by funding the legal costs of defending conservation easements and preserves from violations or legal chall...

Nomination Statement for Northern New England Region Candidate Angela Twitchell

I chose to accept the nomination for the Terrafirma Members Committee because I recognized early on in my work with land trusts that very few land trusts had the funds it would require to legally defend themselves in lawsuits challenging conserved...

Nomination Statement for New England Region Candidate Virginia (Ginny) Gwynn

Land trusts large and small are facing unprecedented and costly challenges from developers and from new neighbors and landowners. Our increasingly litigious society puts most non-profit organizations at a distinct disadvantage against the deep poc...

Nomination Statement for Western At-Large Region Candidate Curt Gleaves

I am honored to have been nominated for Western Region At-Large position on the Terrafirma Members Committee and hope to be elected to serve as a representative of land trusts in the western region. I believe that Terrafirma represents just the l...

Nomination Statement for New England Region Candidate Becky Thornton

I’m very excited to be nominated for the Members Committee of Terrafirma. I strongly believe in its mission to protect the permanence of land conservation through legal defense of violations or challenges. Having been in the conservation business...

Nomination Statement for Western At-Large Region Candidate Curt Gleaves

Nomination Statement for Northern New England Region Candidate Edward (Ted) Graham

I have the interest, commitment and experience to serve on the Terrafirma Members Committee, representing the Northern New England region. As a long-term land trust board member I know that Terrafirma fills a critical need to help ensure conserva...

About Terrafirma Risk Retention Group

Collectively upholding conservation permanence The Land Trust Alliance created Terrafirma as a charitable risk pool owned exclusively by participating land trusts that insures its members against the legal costs of defending conservation. It is a...

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Claims

What is a Claim? A claim is a demand made by the insured (you) for payment of benefits as provided by the policy. A claim event is any potential problem even if trivial or uncertain. If you see it any possibility that it may be a problem, file a ...

Nomination Statement for Mid-Atlantic Region Candidate Grant Smith

Terrafirma insurance is particularly valuable for small land trusts such as the one I represent. Not only can it cover legal costs exceeding the value of our stewardship fund, but it can also provide access to expertise beyond that available in o...

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