The GSPT's recommendations now move on to the State Legislature for legislative action, and, once approved, to Acting Governor DiFrancesco for his review and signature.
Easements permanently preserve the land for farming purposes.
Any property included in the local farmland preservation plan is then eligible to be included in the preservation program. Through the PIG program, priority is given to those communities that seek to preserve land though installment purchase which locks in purchases of preservation easements at today's prices and spreads payment out over a period of several years. Open Space in New Jersey's Urban Places Also at today's GSPT meeting, the GSPT members heard presentations by nonprofit organizations on the provision of open space in the State's urban centers. Presentations were provided by a number of organizations including the Trust for Public Land, The Greater Newark Conservancy, the Branch Brook Park Alliance, and the Weequahic Park Association. These presentations focused on the challenges associated with providing open space facilities in urban places.