Saving Land, Winter 2008 (Vol. 27 No. 1)
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About This Saving Land
3 President’s Column
New Directions, New Hope
5 Policy Column
2008 – A Preview
6 Accreditation Update
Program Kicks Off!
8 Advocacy in Action
Western Coalition Saves Grassland Reserve Program
10 Tax Incentive Benefits Communities Across America
We knew the conservation tax incentive would do wonders for land protection, and here are just a few of the great success stories we’ve heard so far.
14 Condemnation: Coming to an Easement Near You?
Tactics for fighting a growing threat to conserved land As the Land Trust Alliance takes on condemnation issues, this is the first in a series of articles to help land trusts prepare for this very real threat.
20 LandScope America: Bringing Conservation into Focus
Through stories and dynamic visuals, this website will engage the public and demonstrate how conservation makes our communities and our country a better place.
24 Evolutionary Change: A Report on Conservation Easement Amendments
Read a summary of this new report that presents the best reflection of the state of the art on conservation easement amendments.
28 Salaries and Benefits of Land Trust Staffs Keep Pace with Inflation
Land trusts across the country rely on the Alliance’s salaries and benefits survey. Here are the latest results.
30 People & Places
39 Voices from the Land
”The Gift” Mary Sojourner
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