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Read about SVN's involvement in past issues in Frederick such as land protection and mining rezoning.

Frederick Landowner Guide to Easement Holders (PDF)

A guide from Preserve Frederick on organizations that facilitate and hold easements.

Statement on Land Protection Priorities

In 2008, SVN and several partner and member groups crafted a vision of where Frederick County might create sending districts for a Transfer of Development Rights program and to help inform a local Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program.

Alternative Plan/Cedar Creek Mining Rezoning (PDF)

Alternative to the O-N Minerals rezoning application for 639 acres near Middletown.

Campgrounds Recreational Vehicle Parks and Planned Rural Recreational Resorts in the Zoning Ordinance

In 2006, a corporation owned by national development interests acquired an historic resort property in Rockingham County with plans to replace the sleepy campground with a 21st century RV Resort.