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Land Trusts Hit by Disasters Help Their Communities

Source: 
Collected emails
Author: 
Christina Soto

Those of us at the Land Trust Alliance joined others in our community in worrying about our colleagues who were impacted by recent natural disasters across the country. We identify those that we’ve heard from here—along with how those organizations are not only recovering themselves but are stepping up to help their communities.

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Capitol Connections: Strategic Partnerships

Source: 
Saving Land magazine, Winter 2018
Author: 
Sarina Katz

Strategic partnerships advance the land conservation community's policy goals.

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Healing Lands and Waters

Source: 
Saving Land magazine, Winter 2018
Author: 
Kelly Saxton

Land trusts and other conservation groups invite veterans to experience the healing power of nature.

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An Integral Part of Life

Source: 
Land Trust Alliance
Author: 
Rob Aldrich

Imagine if conserved land were socially durable. That means people can’t live without it. Think schools, clean water and emergency services. When those are threatened, people rise up and defend them.

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Voiced: Protecting a Vital Tool

Source: 
Saving Land magazine, Fall 2017
Author: 
Mike Carlson

Have you ever wondered why conservation easements are such powerful and effective tools? Or why you and your local land trust should care about their legal underpinnings?

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Old McDonald Didn’t Get a Tax Break

Source: 
Land Trust Alliance
Author: 
Lorri Barrett

Old McDonald had a farm, but he didn’t get a tax break. The tax court issued its first interpretation of the “farmer and rancher rule,” which gives qualified farmers a boost when claiming a tax deduction for a conservation easement.  

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