Saving Land, Fall 1997 (Vol. 16 No. 4)
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5 Businesses and Land Trusts: Partners in Land Conservation
Because the concerns of local businesspeople frequently overlap with those of a local land trust, reaching out to businesses can be a logical extension of a land trust’s funding program.
8 Growing Pains and Stewardship Funds: The Northwest Experience
A survey of Northwest land trusts reveals some strong and weak spots of stewardship funding and offers lessons on maintaining a sound fund.
12 A Guide to Conservation Easement Monitoring
An overview of the components that should be part of a good easement monitoring system.
14 New Tax Act Incentives Make Easements More Attractive
A look at the potential benefits that the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 offers landowners interested in protecting their land through conservation easements.
19 Rally ’97: Images from Savannah
20 Colorado Rancher Receives Land Conservation Award
3 President’s Column
22 LTA Notes
24 Gleanings
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