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Land Trusts
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Fairyland Trust 
 Web site for this U.K. land conservation organization that "aims to buy land that has been intensively farmed or damaged. ... [and] re-sow wild flowers and trees" to create nature areas geared toward children. The site features stories about encounters with fairies and a map of fairy spotting locations in the United Kingdom (with reader contributions), images of children's drawings of fairies, and instructions and ideas for creating meadow, woodland, and bog fairy gardens. http://www.fairylandtrust.org Topics: Environment Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Land Trust Alliance (LTA)
LTA is a support agency for land trust organizations, which are "directly involved in conserving land for its natural, recreational, scenic, historical and productive values." It provides leadership training, mentoring, technical assistance, and grants to these nonprofit groups. The searchable site presents news; public policy (including the USDA Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program ); a directory of land trust organizations by state; tax benefits of conservation; scheduled conferences; jobs; links to land trust and other Web sites; and other information. http://www.landtrustalliance.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Jobs & Work Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Methow Conservancy
The mission of this nonprofit land trust is to preserve "the sparkling waters, clean air, spectacular views, trails, wildlife, diverse vegetation, rural lifestyle, sense of open space, access to the Cascades, and outdoor recreational activities" of northern Washington's Methow Valley in Okanogan County. Site includes an easement map, newsletter, and a collection of links sustainable building and natural resources links ( Electronic Library ) as well as information on conservation, education, and events. http://www.methowconservancy.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Environment Last updated Apr 23, 2003 Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC)
"NCC is Canada's only national charity dedicated to preserving ecologically significant areas through outright purchase, donations and conservation easements." The site features images and descriptions of projects throughout Canada, a newsletter, information about conservation science, and a glossary. In English and French. http://www.natureconservancy.ca/ Topics: Environment Last updated Jun 20, 2007 |
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