Saving Land, Winter 2025 (Vol. 44 No. 1)

The winter 2025 edition of Saving Land spotlights people as the answer to critical challenges, including how land trusts have been integral to the ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene, and highlights from Rally 2024.

5 From the President

People are the answer.

8 Conservation News

Prescribed fire for birds, protecting a quiet place, Mark Twain’s famous frog makes a comeback and more.

12 Capitol Connections

Your team for NRCS funding.

14 Voiced

On the right course.

16 Rally Lights Up Rhode Island

The Alliance’s largest ever in-person Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference brought more than 2,300 land conservationists together for unparalleled opportunities to learn and connect with peers.

22 Land We Love

Wild about nature photography.

24 Helping Hands After Hurricane Helene

Land trust staff and volunteers in western North Carolina have been working tirelessly in the wake of a devastating hurricane, bringing their unique skills, resources and a whole lot of heart to the ongoing recovery efforts.

30 Board Matters

Climbing to the summit.

33 Safeguarding Conservation

Using remote monitoring for stewardship.

34 Resources & Tools

Nature soothes the soul.

34 People & Places

Congratulations to our award winners.

38 Accreditation Corner

Conservation then and now.