CONSERVATION RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET

The Land Trust Alliance
www.lta.org
National service organization for land conservation groups. Web site includes information about conserving private lands and a directory of member land trusts around the country.

Maryland Environmental Trust
www.dnr.state.md.us/met
Statewide land trust which holds easements on more than 67,000 acres throughout Maryland. Web site features information about conservation easements and other resources for conservation in the state.

Natural Lands Trust
www.natlands.org
Regional land trust in the Philadelphia area has earned a reputation as an effective and experienced organization. Their web site includes information about conservation easements, land management issues and alternatives to traditional development.

Preserving Family Lands
www.stevesmall.com
Web site from land use attorney and author Steve Small offers detailed information about the challenges and opportunities involved in preserving family lands. Also includes list of upcoming workshops and an interactive Landowner Quiz.

The Valleys Planning Council
www.thevpc.org
Dedicated to conserving open space; protecting Baltimore County's agricultural, natural, historic and scenic resources; and working with stakeholders to promote a balanced and rational use of the land for the benefit of present and future generations.