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