LandVote 2010
The November 2010 midterm elections saw historic victories for land conservation. The LandVote 2010 Report summarizes these findings. read more »
Books & Reports
The Trust for Public Land's books and reports explore strategies for conservation at every stage, from fundraising and planning to park design and stewardship.
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Mecklenburg County Park Value Report
A new TPL study of the park system of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, shows that the county's parks generate considerable economic value, both to the local government and to Mecklenburg County residents. read more »
North Carolina Economic Benefits Report
In this 2011 report, TPL analyzed the past and likely future economic returns generated from Conservation Trust Fund land acquisition spending in North Carolina and found that every $1 invested returns $4 in economic value. read more »
Return on Investment from the Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Trust for Public Land conducted an analysis of the return on the investment of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) dollars for federal land acquisition. read more »
Conservation: An Investment That Pays
Conservation: An Investment That Pays helps agency personnel and community conservationists make the case for conservation as a long-term economic investment. read more »
Denver Park Value Report
A TPL study of the park system of Denver shows that the city's parks generate considerable economic value, both to the local government and to Denver residents. read more »
Seattle Park Value Report
TPL's new study of the park system of Seattle shows that the city's parks generate considerable economic value—both to the local government and to Seattle residents. read more »
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Viability Study
This report addresses the question of whether the idea of creating Hackmatack NationalWildlife Refuge make sense ecologically,economically, and socially. read more »
Agricultural Land Preservation and Land Conservation in Okanogan County
Challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for moving forward read more »
Colorado's Conservation Easement Tax Credit
Researchers in Colorado found that $595 million investment in conservation easements returned $3.51 billion in public benefits. A return of $6 for every $1 invested. read more »
