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Land Trust Alliance Rally in Hartford, CT, October 2-5

Land conservation professionals from public agencies and nonprofits, open space and park advocates, elected officials and landowners all gather once a year at the Land Trust Alliance Rally. This year, Rally will take place between October 2-5, in Hartford CT. Thousands of conservationists from around the country and world will participate in seminars covering every conceivable topic related to land protection. Sessions are available for practitioners of every level. Register for Rally online.

As always, the conservation experts from The Trust for Public Land will be sharing their knowledge in a broad spectrum of workshops. Here are some of the learning opportunities available to you at Rally 2010. (The number/letter code after each description corresponds to the description in the Land Trust Alliance's brochure, available online.

Full-day preconference seminar
Sandra Tassel, author of The Conservation Program Handbook will lead an interactive seminar, "From Successful Ballot Measure to Conservation Results: Government and Land Trusts Working Together" (SEM-12).

Conservation Finance
TPL experts offer strategies for "Winning Land Conservation Ballot Measures in a Down Economy." (B07)

Conservation Vision
TPL experts highlight "The Best GIS/Web Mapping Trends and Opportunities for Land Trusts." (B22)

Forestland Ownership
Exploring transfers of forestland ownership? Then learn "What Every Land Trust Needs To Know About TIMOs and REITs." (C14)

Economic Analysis of Conservation
Explore new ways to understand "The Economic Benefits of Land Conservation: What a Difference a Number Makes." (C17)

Community Forests
Land Trust Opportunities and Project Mechanics. (D05)

Land and Water Conservation Fund
Hear about new advancements in "Dedicated Funding for the Land & Water Conservation Fund, Federal Conservation Initiatives, and America's Great Outdoors." (D19)

Conservation Easements
Explore "The National Conservation Easement Database: An Easy and Accessible Tool for Strategic Planning Across the Country." (E20)

Register for Rally online.

Posted 7/2010