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Why Conserve Your Land?

Across America, thousands of people are determined to conserve the places they value. Landowners have a deep connection to their land and know the gifts undeveloped properties provide their communities: clean air and water, fresh food, wildlife habitat, and sheer scenic beauty.

All-too-often these special places disappear forever because of development. Every day, over 5,000 acres of land are developed in the U.S.

Many landowners are taking a stand to safeguard the places they love— productive farms, ranchland, forests, wetlands, coastlines— for their family and for future generations.

If you’re a landowner looking to preserve your property, learn more today.

 

Take the next step to conserve your land

  • Find a Land Trust
  • Expert Link- legal and financial advisors can help you determine your best conservation options
  • Read the publications offered by the Alliance, which cover a wide variety of conservation topics and resources

 

 

 

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Video: "Home" by Essex County Greenbelt Association

October 3, 2011 | Essex County Greenbelt Association | MA

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Conservation Easements: A Good Investment for the U.S. South

September 15, 2011 | WRI Insights | Washington, D.C.

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Seventeen New Land Trusts Accredited

February 9, 2011 | Washington, D.C.

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Conservation Map

A new wall map from the National Geographic Society and NatureServe illustrates some of America's greatest natural places and how they are being protected.

Download the PDF version of the 'Natural States of America' wall map (PDF 3.8MB)

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