Saving Land, Spring 2014 (Vol. 33 No. 2)
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About This Saving Land
5 From the President
Stronger Than Ever
6 Conservation News
Healthy school lunches; housing for restoration workers in need; birding on protected lands and more
10 Policy Roundup
Art and the politics of saving land
12 Voiced
One special tree unites a community
14 Art and Conservation
Many land trusts incorporate art in their land protection work—from fundraising to community engagement—so many that we had a hard time choosing which ones to cover in this article. Read why art is such a popular tool for inspiring people to protect land.
20 Legacy of the Land Through Art
Legacy Land Conservancy in Michigan increases awareness and support of its mission through a juried art event.
22 Selling Carbon Offsets
The burgeoning carbon offsets market for forest projects offers new funding opportunities for land trusts.
26 Gifts of Time
A Southern land trust shares tips on how to create and nurture a highly successful volunteer program.
28 Board Matters
Transitioning to a governing board
31 Accreditation Corner
The sense that “land trusts are all in it together” inspires the work of the Commission
32 Fundraising Wisdom
You can launch a planned giving program
34 Resources & Tools
Publications on water and financial management; a website for woodland owners
6 People & Places
A new Alliance communications director and board member; more stories linking art and conservation; Ear to the Ground
38 Inspired
Meet Nancy Hamill Winter, a conservation hero honored for her volunteer service
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