Library

The Conservation Library contains land conservation-oriented publications of use to land trust volunteers and professionals, municipal officials and others interested in green space protection.

You may click the "+"/"-" to expand or collapse a category or sub-category. Most of the publications are available in Adobe Acrobat format, which means you can download them and read or print them at your convenience. You will need the free Acrobat Reader, which you can download by clicking on its symbol. Publications may also be in a variety of other formats. Links to other websites may also be included.

People are encouraged to submit quality materials for inclusion in the library.

• Acquisition & Stewardship
  • Conservation Easement Implementation Guides
    • Appraisals

  • Conservation Tools

  • Habitat & Wildlife Management

  • Riparian Buffer

  • Strategic Conservation Planning

• Case for Conservation
  • Public Opinion

  • Research Papers

  • Saving Land Saves Tax Dollars

  • Tax Benefits

• Conservation and the Law
  • Audits

  • Case Law Review by Frone Crawford, Jr.

  • Eminent Domain & Takings

  • Liability Associated with Recreational Use

• Government Options
  • CREP & Riparian Buffers

  • Funding Programs

  • Land Use Planning

  • Public Finance
    • Land Vote

  • State Conservation Tax Credits

  • Transfer of Development Rights

  • Zoning & Land Development Ordinances
    • Public (Mandatory) Dedication and Fees-in-Lieu Ordinances

    • Sign Ordinances

    • Timber Harvest Ordinances

• Introduction to Land Trusts & Their Work

• Landowner Resources
  • Government Incentives

  • Landowner Guides

• Organizational Development
  • Advocacy

  • Collaboration

  • Communication Samples (brochures, annual report, etc)

  • Ethics

  • Fundraising & Marketing

  • Sample Bylaws

  • Standards & Practices
    • Standards & Practices Curriculum (Land Trust Alliance)

  • Strategic Plans/Work Plans

• Public Policy
  • Non Profit Lobbying

  • Working Papers

• Teacher Resources

• Trails & Greenways