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Follow hot topics in conservation. Read the latest articles from the Alliance’s magazine, Saving Land, or our newsletter for board members, Field Guide — plus other articles by the Alliance and our partners. You can also access the latest findings on conservation trends and issues through our research reports.

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The high cost of a bad appraisal

A taxpayer claimed in court that he relied on the appraiser’s report when he deducted four times the real value of the donation. He argued that because he relied on the appraiser, he shouldn’t have to pay accuracy-related penalties. The court disagreed. Help your donors avoid trouble with our appraisal guide for landowners.

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Tecumseh Land Trust + Dave Chappelle: Preserving land and culture

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Saving Land magazine, Spring 2019

Author:

Carla Sims, Krista Magaw and Megan Bachman

When it comes to fundraising, the accredited Tecumseh Land Trust counts Dave Chappelle’s Juke Joint” as one of its most “giving gifts.” Here’s how to harness the influence of celebrity for conservation.

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We’re on the Case

As conservation evolves, so does the law. To help you minimize audits and legal challenges, the Land Trust Alliance is on the case. We’ve tracked and summarized the most significant challenges to assist you and your donors with conservation easement drafting and documentation.

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Zenda Farms in New York has benefited from the Farm Bill in the past through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives and Environmental Quality Incentives programs/Thousand Islands Land Trust (accredited)

The Farm Bill: Celebrating Passage of a Key Land Conservation Resource

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Saving Land magazine, Spring 2019

Author:

Madeline Bodin

The Land Trust Alliance made reauthorization of the Farm Bill one of its top policy priorities, forming a powerful — and effective — coalition to speak as one for the needs of land trusts.