Document / Saving Land

Saving Land, Fall 2009 (Vol. 28 No. 3)

Posted 2009
Source
Land Trust Alliance
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