• Natural Lands Trust Fund - Nomination Form

• Little Egg Harbor Township, Land Sale Report

• Former NJ Pulverizing Tract, Comprehensive Management Plan 2021

• 2020 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Plan

• Rules and Regulations

• Safety Zone Awareness

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• Helping to maintain the County’s rural characteristics;
• Protecting critical environmental resources and water supply;
• Maintaining and enhancing active agriculture;
• Buffering areas that are not compatible with development.

Property Nomination Process

• Parcel nominations submitted to Natural Lands Trust Fund (NLTF) Advisory Committee are reviewed by staff for eligibility.
• The NLTF Committee reviews preliminary ranking on nominations and is informed of any special circumstances surrounding any of the parcels.
• The Committee establishes a working list of priority nominations. The staff obtain additional information on the priority nominations, including municipal approvals, environmental audits and appraisal reports. In most cases, two professional appraisal reports will be obtained to determine the fair market value of the parcel. Administrative costs are absorbed through the Natural Lands Trust Fund.
• The Committee will conduct a final review of nominations. Taken into account are the preliminary rankings, appraised values and any cost sharing, restoration and/or property management issues.
• If a tentative agreement is reached on an acquisition price, the Committee will make an approval recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
• The Commissioners will hold a public hearing prior to acting on the recommendation.
• If approved, a property survey and all required closing documentswill be prepared and the parcel will be acquired.

Public Access

• NO cutting, trimming, destroying or removal of vegetation unless otherwise permitted.
• NO fires or camping.
• NO fireworks, paintball or firearms- except where permitted under hunting regulation.Please note that the practice of deer driving is prohibited except whereas designated by the Director during the Six Day Firearm Season. Please see the interactive map for permitted deer drives on NLT properties. The use of slugs is prohibited.
• NO motor vehicles.
• ATVs, snow mobiles and dirt bikes are strictly prohibited. These recreational vehicles do not align with the goals of the Natural Lands Trust Program. Anyone riding these vehicles on County Natural Lands Trust Fund properties may have their vehicle impounded and be fined.
• Dumping of any item, including yard waste, is strictly prohibited.

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