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7 63 July -Aug. 2003 farmland preservation report Page 5 Agricultural Protection Zoning Source of Funde Transfer of development rights (TDR); 1:25 residual. 1:25, all townships; urban growth boundaries in use. Of 73 twps, 5 have 1:10; 7 offer TDR; two have 1:25 Three ag zones: 1:10 -1:60; 1:20 - 1:100; 1:60 -1:320 1:20, with allowances resulting in 1:15 Ag protection zone 1:50; other rural zone of 1:25 Twenty of 44 twps with 1:10 -1:50 sliding scales 1:10, with allowances resulting in 1:5 -1:7 1:60 Pinelands transfer of development credits (similar to TDR) 1:10 -1:25 in some townships; minimal TDR activity 3:25 plus one additional per 50 acres if clustered Local general fund; state program; RLP State program; local general fund Bonds; state program; municipal match Dedicated 1/4 percent sales tax State ag prog.; local gen. fund State program, RLP; local bond Local bond issue State program; local real estate tx; RLP State grants; private grants; fundraising Dedicated property tax State program; local general fund State program; local general fund About the FPR Annual Survey of Local Programs How localities qualify for the survey This survey looks at a locality's progress in farmland preservation in terms of 1) number of acres permanently preserved; 2) political leadership and administrative skill; and, 3) significant commitment of funds. While the ranking itself considers only number of acres preserved, to be included in the survey all localities must meet the other criteria. At least 200 localities in the United States are using, or have used, agricultural conserva- tion easements and many more qualify for assistance to do so under state and federal programs. How counties are ranked The ranking considers a locality's total farmland preservation effort, including the activities of other entities and programs, such as land trusts, open space districts that use easements, other state programs that hold easements on agricultural land, and easements assisted with a combination of funding sources. All acres used in the survey are farmland acres, which generally include woodland and riparian areas that are part of a property under agricultural use. Lands that are preserved primarily for environmental protection or habitat restoration are excluded. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Reproduction of this table for use outside of a subscriber's agency is prohibited. It should not be reproduced or transferred to another location or agency. If you have a request or questions, call the publisher at 410 692 -2708 or email: bowerspub @hotmail.com.