Rare Charitable Research Reserve’s ECO Framework details the history of the Reserve and its commitment to overcoming the sense of separation between people and communities and nature, and how programming for children and youth is part of this goal. It looks at the...
The environment is changing under the impact of climate change, but many Ontario land trusts still operate with the goal of maintaining historic patterns of biodiversity. This misalignment of conditions and goals may render the important work of these land trusts less...
With many dimensions to it, returning lands and responsibilities to Indigenous communities has come to be known as “Land Back”. Indigenous-led land trusts can play important roles in Land Back, conservation, and the relationships and resurgence that can result. By Ian...
The Land Trust believes that effective communication and education are critical elements in promoting the conservation of natural, agricultural and cultural heritage landscapes. Clear, open communications and community education will be promoted on an ongoing...
Attached is a chart describing a cycle of strategic planning which introduces the concepts and steps an organization might take. It is a model and, like most models, it must be adapted to your situation. No organization does every step, and frequently not every step...
