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Join WeConservePA and host Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for an in-person seminar designed to both introduce newcomers and refresh experienced folks on conservation easements.
Join WeConservePA and Dan Ford, product manager with Landscape, for a virtual meeting of Pennsylvania users of Landscape Conservation Software. Learn how land trust land protection and stewardship staff and volunteers are applying this powerful tool, share tips and tricks, seek guidance, and trouble shoot with peers and with assistance from a company representative. RSVP […]
This presentation will review LTA Accreditation Standard #08 and demonstrate how two organizations approach new property inquiries differently through an established review process.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has committed in 2014 to aggressively work towards maintaining our forests for biodiversity, which includes invasive species containment and eradication, storm water management, and trail tread stabilization and improved tread siting. We have moved gradually towards accomplishing these monumental goals through adaptive planning and implementation. The focus of this presentation will be […]
Natural (or green) burial is not a new concept. As many know, it involves the burial of an unembalmed body, directly into the soil without a concrete vault, and in an entirely biodegradable casket or shroud. What is new with this concept is that many of these “green cemeteries” are essentially nature preserves – nature preserves that just so happen to allow for these limited impact burials on the land.
Pass-through projects, where a land trust acquires land with the intention of another entity being the permanent owner, are a productive method of conserving land. What does it take to successfully accomplish these projects? Laura Bower and Kyle Shenk of The Conservation Fund will set the stage for discussion...
April 2-4, 2025
September 21 - 23, 2025 The 2025 Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit will be held in Harrisburg, PA.
The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for people working to conserve land.
