Saving Land, Spring 1996 (Vol. 15 No. 2)
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About This Saving Land
5 What’s All This Talk About a Crisis in Biodiversity?
The first in a series of articles examining the role of land trusts in preserving biodiversity.
10 Hiring Staff—A Primer for Boards and Executive Directors
Knowing the best ways to advertise job openings and interview candidates can help your land trust hire the right person.
13 Permissible Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations During a Political Campaign
As election campaigns gain momentum, land trusts need to understand the legal differences between lobbying and engaging in political activity.
15 Canada’s Growing Use of Conservation Easements
Recent provincial legislation gives Canadian land trusts new options for conserving the nation’s heritage.
3 President’s Column
4 Legislative Update
17 Letter to the Editor
18 LTA Notes
20 Gleanings
22 Law Update
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