| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 348 pages) |
| Contents |
Saving land the old-fashioned way -- History -- Sprawl -- Why save land? -- Who will save the land? -- Choosing land to save -- Stewardship -- How to save land -- Defending conservation easements -- The land trust alliance -- The nature conservancy -- The trust for public land -- Farmland protection -- Trails and greenways -- A diversity of local land trusts -- A cleaner, greener land |
| Summary |
"Brewer's book, the first comprehensive treatment of land trusts, combines a historical overview of the movement with more specific information on the different kinds of land trusts that exist and the problems they face. The volume also offers a "how-to" approach for people and institutions interested in donating, selling or buying land |
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Discusses four major national land trusts (The Nature Conservancy, Trust for Public Land, American Farmland Trust, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy); and gives a generous sampling of information about the activities and accomplishments of smaller, local trusts nationwide |
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Brewer's information on the how and why of protecting land is enriched by his intimate knowledge of ecological systems, biodiversity, and the interconnectedness on human and non-human life forms." "Conservancy is a must-read volume for people interested in land conservation - including land trust members, volunteers, and supporters - as well as anyone concerned about land use and the environment."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
Land use -- United States
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Nature conservation -- United States
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Land trusts -- United States
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Conservation easements -- United States
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Natural areas -- United States
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
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Conservation easements
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Land trusts
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Land use
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Natural areas
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Nature conservation
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Ökologische Bewegung
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Landgewinnung
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Umweltschutz
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Natuurbeheer.
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Trusts.
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United States
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USA
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781611685206 |
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1611685206 |
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