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We love hearing from you and the land trusts across the Southeast region. This month’s eNews responds to requests for ideas on tips and strategies to both strengthen land trusts and also celebrate innovative partnerships. If you have ideas or suggestions for future topics, shoot us an email, and keep sending us your stories and newsletters. |
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You Make Conservation Happen
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| In Sickness and in Health |
| What’s the connection between land conservation and health? Three Southeast land trusts are featured in the latest issue of Saving Land that show how land trusts are working with health providers to assist in their community’s health and well-being. Check out the innovative partnerships these land trusts created. More >> |
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| Congratulations, Another Milestone |
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Congratulations to Blue Ridge Conservancy, Bluegrass Conservancy, Land Trust of North Alabama and Spartanburg Area Conservancy on your recent accreditation. We know this is a major accomplishment and we want to take a moment to thank you, and the other 36 land trusts in the Southeast, for becoming accredited. Great job! More >>
If your land trust is a first-time applicant for accreditation, be sure to check out the Land Trust Accreditation Commission’s information, and the detailed accreditation lottery guidelines fact sheet.
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| Forests, Watersheds in Peril |
| A new report by the USDA Forest Service and the Land Trust Alliance assesses the top 15 watersheds in the nation at greatest risk of losing private forest land to residential development – all of which are in the northeast and southeast regions of the country. Read about key strategies for effectively protecting privately owned forestland. More >> |
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| Photo Courtesy of Conservation Trust for North Carolina |
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| Almost 200 Years of Loving the Land |
| Working with a family’s 175-year history on the land, Terrell Ellis, senior program manager for the West Virginia Land Trust describes how “the discussion begins with the land trust understanding exactly what the landowner’s hopes and wishes are for the land.” Read how this small land trust is working hard to conserve the lands that matter most to the people in its community. More >> |
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| Partnerships to Protect South Carolina Lowcountry Wildlife |
| The BP Foundation has funded the creation of a unique endeavor to protect South Carolina Lowcountry wildlife and open space through land conservation, injured bird rehabilitation and educational outreach. Read more about the Lowcountry Conservation Initiative. More >> |
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| How to Use Facebook to Build Your Email List (And Why) |
| Email isn’t dead - in fact, it’s alive and well. John Haydon points out that “for many nonprofits, email is the bridge that Facebook fans frequently walk across on their way to becoming a donor, simply because it’s more private and less distracting than Facebook.” Check out some timely suggestions. More >> |
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| We’re Here Because of You, Thank You! |
| “Our association with the Southeast regional program of the Land Trust Alliance is invaluable as we work with numerous conservation opportunities throughout the Southeast,” remarked Robert Keller of Atlantic Coast Conservancy. Robert and 12 other individuals and organizations have contributed this year to ensure that the Land Trust Alliance’s work in the Southeast U.S. remains strong. Thank you very much. We’re here because you care - and your donations go straight to work. More >> |
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| SOUTHEAST MOVERS AND SHAKERS |
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| ASHLEY DEMOSTHENES |
Ashley Demosthenes, formerly of The Nature Conservancy and ACE and Savannah River Basins Project, has been named the new Director of Conservation at Lowcountry Open Land Trust.
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| WALTER ERNEST |
Longtime Weeks Bay Foundation Executive Director Walter Ernest IV has been named the Director of Operations for the newly formed Pelican Coast Conservancy headquartered out of Mobile, Alabama.
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| CALLIE CASSTEVENS |
We welcome Callie Casstevens, new Development Assistant for the Land Trust for Southeast Louisiana, where she’ll assist with grant applications, membership development, and environmental assessments.
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| WEBINARS, TRAININGS, CONFERENCES |
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How to Be a
Great Board Member,
Part II: Governance Essentials for All-Volunteer Land Trusts |
March 5 | Webinar | Free
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Meeting & Building Strong Relationships with Landowners
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March 7 | Asheville, NC
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North Carolina Land Trust Assembly- Making Conservation
Relevant for Everyone
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March 26 | Raleigh, NC
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