GRANTEE'S BASELINE DOCUMENTATION FILE CHECKLIST
Easement Name:
Location:
I.
Baseline documentation file MUST include:
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Copy of recorded easement.
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Survey map or other detailed map of property, indicating locations of manmade and natural features as needed (buildings or other structures;
utilities; trails or roads; special ecological, geological, aquatic,
historic, or other significant features).
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USGS topographical map with easement boundaries drawn in.
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Photos that document natural resource values of the property (why it was
protected).
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Photos that document the present condition of any areas likely to change
as a result of reserved rights in the easement.
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II.
Photos of all buildings or other major improvements in the easement area.
Acknowledgement statement documenting baseline conditions (signed by both
landowner and easement holder).
It's a good idea also to include:
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NOTE:
Aerial photo with boundaries mapped in.
Brief narrative descriptions of easement acquisition history, ecological
features, land use and man-made features, other points of interest. List
here:
Relevant legal information (other encumbrances on the property, title
opinion).
One-page easement summary.
PHOTOS MUST be labeled, signed by the photographer, and keyed to locations
on a map.
STORAGE: Store completed baseline file in a safe, fireproof location (for example,
a fireproof file or bank safe deposit box).
TNHL 3/91