Saving Land, Summer 2023 (Vol. 42 No. 3)
About This Saving Land
The summer 2023 edition of Saving Land highlights Terrafirma's 10 year anniversary of helping land trusts manage risk and keep land protected, a carbon financing project being piloted in Maine and how we're uniting land trusts to advocate for the best possible 2023 Farm Bill.
5 From the President
On being bold.
6 Conservation News
An interfaith partnership to reduce stormwater runoff, youth help revive a creek and more.
10 Capitol Connections
Carrying the spirit of Advocacy Days forward.
12 Voiced
Biodiversity warrior.
14 The Carbon Pathway
A Land Trust Alliance pilot program opens the door to carbon financing for two land trusts in Maine.
20 Farm Bill 2023
Another reauthorization cycle of the Farm Bill is ramping up, putting a spotlight on the largest source of federal funding for private land conservation.
24 Land We Love
Return to summer camp.
26 Tribute to Terrafirma
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Terrafirma, a one-of-a-kind insurance program that helps land trusts defend their conserved lands.
31 Safeguarding Conservation
Who let the dogs out?
32 Fundraising Wisdom
Where does the money go in environmental grantmaking?
34 Resources & Tools
Share your story of disability and nature.
36 People & Places
Natural burial is a conservation strategy.
38 Accreditation Corner
The new seven-year accreditation term.
Membership Required
This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
