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Land Conservation in RI, 2006		Land Acquisition and Real Estate Reports This office operates to define, assess, develop plans and acquire land consistent with the Department's responsibility to provide recreational lands and save environmentally sensitive open space for future generations. This office also coordinates land acquisition with other state, federal and non-profit land acquisition programs. It works to acquire land consistent with these plans and consistent with state regulations for the acquisition of property, and to develop funding sources for these acquisitions. The annual review and maintenance of all leases on DEM property is also performed by the office. There are four programs primarily designed to accommodate public land acquisitions: Agricultural Land Preservation Program - this program preserves land through the purchase of farmland development rights. State Land Acquisition - this program uses state, federal and foundation funds to acquire property for recreation, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activity. Forest Legacy - this program uses federal funds to acquire easements or fee simple title for the purpose of protecting the state's forest resources. North American Wetland Conservation Act - this program uses federal funds to acquire easements or fee title to protect waterfowl habitat.		Database View DEM Land Acquisition Reports Bond Issue Rhode Island Open Space 2004 - A $34 Million Bond issue for the protection of Rhode Island's unique natural heritage. View a summary of the bond issue. Related Links Trust for Public Lands The Nature Conservancy

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