The Division of Land Management (DLM) manages the Town of Brookhaven’s Open Space Acquisition Program. This responsibility includes managing properties that have been acquired, donated, or dedicated for open space purposes as well as properties dedicated to the Town’s Nature Preserve system.
Acquisition Process
DLM administers the acquisition process by:
Working with the Town Board and the Open Space Committee by identifying and prioritizing properties
Working, in partnership with other levels of government, most notably Suffolk County and New York State and not-for-profit organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Peconic Land Trust, and Post-Morrow Foundation, to acquire properties
Working with the Law Department to obtain necessary legal documents such as appraisals, environmental site assessments, and title reports
Negotiating with property owners to acquire properties
Management
DLM manages these acquired properties by:
Posting and inspecting properties for boundary violations, dumping, illicit activities such as ATV use, fire, and ecological issues such as invasive species
Developing plans for accessibility to Town properties and creating interpretive and educational materials to promote public visitation and the appreciation of our natural resources
Preparing and adopting management plans for properties