Why You Should Attend

Land Conservation Professional

Over the past decade, states and localities have initiated a variety of land acquisition programs in response to demands for open space. Those efforts continue, though in a challenging financial environment. We have assembled sessions that deal with this environment and with new strategies for acquiring and maintaining open space and parkland. Come hear our speakers address:

  • The important role of parks, open space and urban gardens in community revitalization
  • The benefits of smart land preservation planning
  • Landscape conservation toolkit for rural communities, the carbon market and streamlined planning
  • Smart growth performance measurement
  • Innovative open space and park planning strategies and funding strategies
  • Opportunities for rural economic development
  • Successful urban forestry programs
  • State trust land management
  • Incorporating land use in green construction codes