Saving Land, Spring 2012 (Vol. 31 No. 2)
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About This Saving Land
5 From the President
A Good Decision
6 Conservation News
Updates on Terrafirma and the land trust census; why collaboration is hard work; examining youth and the outdoors; and more
10 Policy Roundup
Yes, we can get the incentive passed by making lawmakers care about land conservation
12 Voiced
When you invite nature in, the results are well worth it
14 Where Land and Water Meet
Water—an important link both in natural ecosystems and human communities in the West—provides the catalyst for innovative relationships in land conservation
18 Building Reserve Funds
True sustainability begins at home, with your land trust’s ability to fund operations through good times and bad.
20 Big Sky Beauty
Montana Land Reliance’s success in helping one rancher protect the land he loves leads to a domino effect in an iconic area of Montana.
24 A Can-Do Attitude
Land trusts provide access to protected areas through inclusive design of trails and through programs that invite people of all abilities to explore the natural world
28 Board Matters
Is your land trust ready for a capital campaign? And we introduce Land Trust Board Services
31 Accreditation Corner
Rising to the challenge of funding easement and land stewardship
32 Fundraising Wisdom
The 16 best pieces of fundraising advice
34 Resources & Tools
More good studies demonstrating the economic benefits of conservation; how to find volunteers; and more
36 People & Places
Welcome new board members; an inclusive preserve; a “novel” approach to conservation; Ear to the Ground
38 Inspired
Henry’s Story
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