Saving Land, Fall 2009 (Vol. 28 No. 3)
Source
About This Saving Land
5 From the President
Harvesting Hope
6 Conservation News
It’s time to commit to conservation defense; what’s going on in our rivers; more tips for hard times; and other news you can use
10 Policy Roundup
The tax incentive benefits the entire land trust community; that very community must work to make it permanent
12 Voiced
Land trusts make the dream of saving land a reality
14 The Changing Face of Conservation
Could the land conservation movement use a major influx of new supporters? Land trusts in Massachusetts, California and North Carolina aim to find out by reaching out to people of color in their communities.
18 Is Conservation Enough?
The LandCare model promotes a healthy environment and rural vitality by empowering local people to steward the natural resources upon which we’re all dependent.
20 A Natural Bridge
Rally 2009 goes to Portland, and Land We Love showcases an emerging greenway that will connect neighborhoods in the north part of the city.
24 Higher Power
Will the siting of new transmission lines, purportedly to carry “green” energy, force land trusts to protect the climate at the expense of land?
28 Board Matters
New board member orientation; the value of Rally; Board Member Challenge logos
31 Accreditation Corner
Most land trusts pass through three phases on their journey to accreditation
32 Fundraising Wisdom
Decoding the Farm Bill funding programs
34 Resources & Tools
What is the Protected Areas Database, and how can it help you?
36 People & Places
A talk with Will Shafroth in the Obama administration
38 Inspired
Working for Mother Nature
© 2009 Land Trust Alliance, Inc. All rights reserved.