Types of Easements Held by CTA

Permanent Easements Held by CTA Alone: The CTA first began holding easements on its own in April 1995. A variety of easement models have been developed and are modified to meet each landowner's need so long as a high-quality and safe ski experience is provided.

Permanent Easements Co-held by the CTA and a Partner Organization: When appropriate or mutually beneficial, CTA co-holds easements with other conservation organizations or the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board. In such situations, either the easement or a separate agreement addresses responsibilities for management, stewardship and monitoring.

Term Easements: A term easement, though recorded in town land records, runs for a specific period of time and expires unless renewed. CTA's policy is to obtain perpetual easements for trail access on private land, however, in certain cases, the Trail Protection Committee may recommend the acceptance of a term easement where another option is not viable and the importance of the segment to be protected warrants such an exception. CTA seeks to convert these easements to permanent status over time.