Saving Land, Spring 2024 (Vol. 43 No. 2)
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About This Saving Land
The spring 2024 edition of Saving Land highlights programs for women in land conservation, features land trusts working for dark skies and gives advice for how land trusts can engage younger audiences.
5 From the President
Advocate for conservation.
6 Conservation News
Pipeline impacts averted, conservation for grizzlies, an endangered butterfly and more.
10 Capitol Connections
A partnership for perpetuity.
12 Voiced
Speak up and get involved.
14 The Power of Women on the Land
Programs for women ranchers, farmers and foresters help bring new perspectives and leadership to conservation. They also cultivate community and increase inclusivity. This Women’s History Month, get to know some women-centered conservation programs.
20 Land We Love
Trees breathe for the planet.
22 Protecting the Night Sky
From California to Connecticut and Texas to Michigan, the conservation work of land trusts can help reduce the harmful effects of light pollution on people, plants and wildlife — and bring in new visitors to experience the wonder of darkness.
28 Board Matters
How one land trust became family-friendly certified.
31 Safeguarding Conservation
Do your survey lines align?
32 Fundraising Wisdom
Is conservation only for older people?
34 Resources & Tools
New heirs’ property toolkit available.
36 People & Places
Sowing seeds of resilience.
38 Accreditation Corner
Know your conflict-of-interest policies.
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