This report outlines the methods and results of an ecoregional assessment of the terrestrial biodiversity of the Canadian portion of the Great Lakes ecoregion. It complements an earlier ecoregional assessment of the American portion of the Great Lakes ecoregion, done...
This user-friendly guide bridges the gap between conservation biology and its application to typical land trust projects. Intended for land trusts, landowners, biologists, planners, and students, the handbook explains what biodiversity is, how it’s conserved, what...
Natural Heritage Systems design is the process of identifying critical areas on our landscape which serve as a “landscape backbone” – a set of natural areas and linkages that are important to maintain the health of the landscape. The mapping of and information about...
Creating a Partnering Agreement will allow your team to build common ground rules and clarify expectations for project implementation, but it will also help avoid potential misunderstandings and conflict in the future. Partnership agreements can cover a range of...
Sample Policy – Property Acquisition and Disposal. The Land Trust believes it should be selective in the lands it chooses to protect, and use the best possible methods for selecting and protecting these lands.
