The Economic Benefits of Land Conservation

Too often we hear that communities can't afford to create parks, preserve farms, conserve open space, and protect watershed landscapes. But at The Trust for Public Land we know conservation is not an expense, but an investment that pays many dividends, including economic ones.

Does land conservation protect the bottom line? Leading experts in the field assert that it does. The Economic Benefits of Land Conservation presents quantitative and authoritative research on the economic benefits land conservation can bring to communities. Writers include scientists, economists, and researchers from academia, government, nonprofits, and industry. The report summarizes the best current studies, offers original research, and suggests topics for further inquiry.

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Posted 3/2007