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    The Resource Library features more than 3,000 publications, webinars, events, courses, articles on topics important to you. Check out the most recent resources posted to the Resource Library.

    Land Trust Standards and Practices

    Together, land trusts have established a set of guidelines for how to run a land trust responsibly: Land Trust Standards and Practices. Find extensive guidance for all 12 standards, 59 practices and 188 practice elements, including related case studies, sample documents, templates and more. 

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    Dig deeper for even more information. Browse the topics below to find Land Trust Alliance programs, initiatives and curated library of resources to help your organization grow.

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    The Land Trust Alliance provides many different learning formats to help teach you about the most important topics in conservation.

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    Senior Manager of Educational Services

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    Online Training Manager

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