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Articles related to "Conservation Easement"
How Land Preservation Works Land preservation is usually the process of using various legal ownership mechanisms to retain land in an undeveloped state. It can include acquisition of natural areas of any kind: woods, rivers, rocky mounts, swamps, fields, prairies and the like. land conservation • land conservation • conservation easements • puchase of development rights
Williamsburg Land Conservancy in Virginia Conservation easements have yielded tax benefits while preserving the unique Williamsburg community character. williamsburg land conservancy • conservation easement • purchase of development rights • tax benefits from conservation easements • responsible development
PRESERVING THE PRAIRIES By saving the prairies we rescue the most fruitful water fowl breeding environment in the duck factory. preserving • prairies • waterfowl
The Buffalo Saga Continues (updated 3/4) Yellowstone Slaughter continues as Buffalo are being captured. buffalo • bison • wildlife
Gallatin National Forest Destroyed Files Sought by Bison Advocates Gallatin National Forest officials have confirmed that they removed and destroyed public records sought by bison advocates in a $13,000,000 land conservation and wildlife protection agreement near Yellowstone National Park. wildlife • bison • buffalo
Chesapeake In a body of water that touches the shores of the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware is a water shed of about 64,000 acres called Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay is among the largest and most fertile wetland environments in the world. chesapeake bay • fertile • wetland • rich variety
DOL's 2003-2004 slaughter season has begun Montana Department of Livestock Shoots Bull Buffalo on Yellowstone National Park Boundary. bison • buffalo • wildlife
Grandfather Mountain Sold to State The sale of historic Grandfather Mountain to the state of North Carolina ensures preservation of the area for future generations, per the wishes of the previous owner. grandfather mountain sold to state • highland games • singing on the mountain • mile high swinging bridge • fall foliage peak in blue ridge
Moloka Part 7 Journey into Nature Molokai is a unique Hiking and birdwatching paradise. Rare species of birds, insects and plants, most of them endangered, can be seen in the consevancy areas. Scheduled and expertly guided hikes occur every month. It is a truly unique opportunity for a unique nature walk. Horseback riding is also awesome on the island and available at Pu'u O Hoku and Molokai Ranch and Molokai Horse and Wagon Rides. conservation • sandalwood • rare birds • bird-watching • hawaiian owl
Red Butte Garden Again A return to Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. A must stop when visiting Salt Lake City. variegated lysimachia • primulaceae • gaura lindheimeri • onagraceae • ballerina rose
Urban Sprawl An important challenge in the new century just beginning will be to deal with the continuing loss of open space to urban and suburban development. A recently released report, The US Department of Agriculture's 1997 National Resources Inventory, brings this issue sharply into focus. open space • urban sprawl • farmland preservation • national resources inventory
Most bison were brucellosis-free Most bison were brucellosis-free...samples from 3 years evaluated by lab. wildlife • bison • brucellosis • audubon adopt-a-bird program • greenpeace |
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