Spring 2010

Saving Land Spring 2010
Cover Story
Nature as Nurturer | by Kendall Slee
People need nature to help them thrive in the world. By protecting land, land trusts are also protecting human health and well-being.
Features
Ranching into the Future | by June Hussey
A model workshop series in Arizona is helping ranchers, farmers and conservationists identify solutions for sustainability.
The Prettiest Conservation Land
The Maui Coastal Land Trust protects a stunning working ranch, the largest-ever voluntary easement donation in Hawai'i.
Conservation and Renewable Energy | by Paul Doscher
Dealing with proposed renewable energy facilities is going to be one of the more challenging issues land trusts will face in the next 20 years.
Departments
A prescription for health care
Grant money to protect fish habitat; a quasi-governmental organization model; connecting people of color and national parks; and more
What we expect (and hope for) in 2010
A sense of community is growing among the vegetables and flowers in these protected gardens in New York City
The new future of governance; Challenge logos
Steve Rosenberg reveals the top 10 reasons to go through the accreditation process.
Major donors: a major opportunity for your land trust
Case summaries; funding; handy websites; and more
Meet Saving Land's new editorial board members
A foundation collects journal entries from people touched by nature
Congratulations to the land conservation groups around the country for achieving accreditation
