Saving Land, Winter 2016 (Vol. 35 No. 1)
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About This Saving Land
5 From the President
A New Way of Life
8 Conservation News
Managing for fire resilience, working to keep rivers flowing, helping a community conserve energy and more news of note
10 Policy Roundup
Listening to and learning from Ambassadors’ stories
12 Voiced
A partnership that makes communities better places
14 For the Win
Working in partnership, land trusts and parks and recreation agencies can multiply the benefits they offer their communities, such as access to places that provide fresh air and space to exercise, garden or just relax.
18 Growing Good Leaders
The Land Trust Leadership Program cultivates strong, effective leaders by gathering executive directors from around the country to learn and think creatively about their work.
20 A Natural Asset
Lancaster Farmland Trust preserves and stewards the beautiful, productive farmland of Lancaster County, supporting the local economy, nourishing the community’s health and enhancing quality of life.
24 The Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Find out how land trusts can benefit from this new Farm Bill program.
28 Board Matters
One land trust, with the help of a financial modeling process, ensures that it’s ready for the future
31 Accreditation Corner
A refresher on how to promote your accredited status
32 Fundraising Wisdom
Tapping into a valuable network you may not have thought of
34 Resources & Tools
Try out our new draft tool to measure community conservation impact; get ready for the Census; check out some new guides for land trusts
36 People & Places
Rally 2015 in tweets and photos
38 Inspired
A Vision of Healing and Inclusion
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