History of land conservation
As conservation professionals, it is vitally important that we acknowledge false stories, such as the discovery of an untouched wilderness; explore power dynamics (race, class, gender) that shaped the history of the conservation movement; and the adverse impact on people and communities of color and low-income communities.
The land is the real teacher. All we need as students is mindfulness.
Land is power
This overview is excerpted in part from Investing in Rural Prosperity by Savi Horne, Livia Marques and Mikki Sager.
Communities and land
Self-guided courses from the Land Trust Alliance
Partnering with Indigenous Peoples and local communities
The tribal member-owned consulting firm The Whitener Group partnered with the Nature Conservancy's Washington State chapter to create this six-part training series.
Our shared history
These essential resources will introduce you to the historical context of land conservation in the United States. As the Alliance builds out its Communities and Land series, we will add additional resources, so check back often.
Questions for further reflection
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