Climate change has — and will — play an increasing role in the decline of ecosystems and our natural environment. Some may say this is an unfortunate-but-unavoidable consequence of human economic development.

In many ways, the pandemic laid bare the critical connection between conservation and community access to local food.

As a child, I was obsessed with the Little Tikes Workshop. Made to resemble a real-life workbench, this playset came with all the necessary fixings: a plastic hammer, drawers to hold big faux-nails and even a fake phone to handle "customer" requests.

While we don't yet know what form Rally 2021 will take — though we should have clarity soon! — we do know that Rally will continue to offer cutting-edge, relevant and challenging content for the land conservation community. But we can't do it without your help.

In July 2020, the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County regained a piece of their ancestral homeland in Big Sur, California.

Stewarding easements is one of the most important jobs for a land trust — and it's one they don't teach in college. Clearly, new staff or volunteer monitors must be trained on best practices in stewardship.

On Jan. 26, a tragic accident took the life of one of New Hampshire's most passionate conservationists and our very good friend, Tom Howe.

The Trustees of Reservations recently announced the passing of Barbara Erickson, its visionary leader for the past nine years, who died Jan. 15.