Saving Land, Summer 2001 (Vol. 20 No. 3)

5 Recognizing and Preventing Staff Burnout

Ambitious goals and packed schedules are par for the course in the field of land conservation. How can land trust staff keep their lives in balance?

9 A Land Preservation Methodology—How One Organization is Achieving its Goals

Bombarded with requests to protect properties scattered throughout its area of operation, the Dutchess County Land Conservancy (NY) developed a plan to ensure its time and resources are spent protecting the most important lands.

13 Reaching the Public on Sprawl and Smart Growth

What opinion polls tell us about public perceptions of sprawl and how to communicate the importance of land conservation.

16 The Costs and Benefits of Owning and Managing Agricultural Lands

Owning and stewarding land is costly; operating a farm or ranch on it adds another degree of cost and complexity. For some land trusts, it’s a worthwhile venture.

3 President’s Column

4 Public Policy Update

21 Land Trust Gleanings

24 Law Update

The Conservation Buyer Dilemma: Structuring a Land Sale to Achieve a Conservation Easement Donation and Tax Deduction

26 LTA News

28 Calendar

33 Ask an Expert

Fundraising consultant Ellis Robinson answers questions on retaining and increasing individual donors and members.

35 People on the Move/On the Bookshelf

37 Tips & Talk