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Nomination Statement for Pacific Coast Region Candidate Kyle Pinjuv

Kyle has worked in collaboration with the Terrafirma RRG for nearly a decade and brings a comprehensive understanding of diverse environmental and legal challenges which equips him with the knowledge necessary to address complex conservation issue...

Nomination Statement for Mountains & Plains Region Candidate Bud Tymczyszyn

As a stewardship director, I know that sinking feeling you get when you stumble upon a major CE violation. I also know the relief you feel when Terrafirm approves your claim and has your back. After racking up more than my fair share of frequent f...

Nomination Statement for Mid-Atlantic Region Candidate F. Mark Schiavone

I am honored to accept the nomination to serve on the Terrafirma Members Committee as the representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region. I’ve spent my life in this part of the county and I’m well familiar with Delaware, the District of Columbia, Mary...

Nomination Statement for Mid-Atlantic Region Candidate Oliver Bass

At Natural Lands, we hold more than 450 conservation easements - to include the first in Pennsylvania, which was completed in the 1960s – and own 43 fee properties. We have participated in Terrafirma from the beginning and have benefitted from its...

Nomination Statement for Pacific Coast Region Candidate Ellen Kazary

The land trust community excels because of its generous spirit and willingness to share experiences and resources. In keeping with that spirit, I would be honored to serve as the representative of the Pacific Region on the Terrafirma Members Commi...

Rally 2024 Workshops Qualifying for the Terrafirma Risk Management Discount for Policy Year 2025

C04: Seen From Afar Without a Car: Fundamentals of Remote Monitoring A07: Real Estate Fundamentals: A Primer for New Land Trust Staff and Board Members C08: The Real Estate Conservation Toolkit: Finding the Right Tool for the Job D03: Lessons...

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We are here to help participating land trusts with risk management, early resolution of disputes and addressing legal challenges successfully. Call or write to us – the earlier the better.  We can connect you to tools and resources and help you un...

Terrafirma Charts

Chart 1. Land trusts, parcels, acres and premiums by year Chart 10. Paid losses by state up to 2025 Chart 12. Fee vs. CE Claim Chart 18. Challenger type for all challenges from applications up to 2025 Chart 25. Total and average covered claim ...

May 2025 TerraBite - Top Challenges and What Stewardship can do about it

Stewardship of water rights requires complete and consistent documentation to protect the conserved water ownershipUnderstanding what thorough and complete violation documentation is so that it withstands disputes is essential.Understanding what t...