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August 2024 | Land Trust eNews
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Maryland Environmental Trust Spotlight |
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 Mark Your Calendars
The Maryland Environmental Trust will host its next Land Trust Roundtable on November 7, 2024. More details coming soon!
Co-held Monitoring Reports
A big THANK YOU to MET's co-holders who submitted their easement monitoring reports for the first half of CY2024! Co-held reports for the first half of CY2024 are being processed.
If you have not yet submitted your land trust's co-held monitoring reports or have questions about reporting please contact Michelle at michelle.grafton@maryland.gov.
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 Maryland Releases Habitat Connectivity Network Map
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Chesapeake Conservancy recently partnered to produce an updated mapping of Maryland’s Habitat Connectivity Network. The data improves the state’s understanding of where the most important natural habitat areas in the state are currently located, how these areas are connected, and how these areas have changed through the past two decades.
The Habitat Connectivity Network data project also provides several additional enhancements, including differentiation of hub and corridor types–forest, wetland, or aquatic, a breakdown of land cover types within corridors, and identification of potentially restorable gaps within corridors. These data sets provide essential information for environmental planning to support Maryland DNR and its partners in local government and nonprofits. The information can also help target and prioritize lands for protection or restoration.
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2024 Maryland Land Conservation Conference
September 4-5 | Registration Fee
The 2024 Maryland Land Conservation Conference will be held on September 4 and 5, at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis, in Annapolis, MD. This year’s theme - “Gaining Ground: Plan. Connect. Communicate.” - examines how planning, stronger partnerships, and better communications can lead to change that benefits all. Learn more.
Introduction to DNR's Grants Gateway Webinar
September 6 | Free
Join the Chesapeake & Coastal Service to learn more about DNR's Grants Gateway. In this webinar, you will gain a detailed understanding of the different outcomes and the specific requirements and considerations for each. Learn more.
Effective Communication with Landowners and Neighbors
November 6 | Registration Fee
Are you looking to connect with new landowners and those who own land neighboring your fee properties, but don't know where to start? If your goal is to reduce stewardship and trespass issues, find new projects on adjacent land or simply to start off on the right foot with landowners in your area, this webinar is for you. Learn more.
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Tools, Tech and Tutorials |
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 Stewardship Mapping Project (STEW-MAP)
Started by scientists at the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, STEW-MAP pinpoints where stewardship groups are improving their surroundings. STEW-MAP helps stewards find novel partners and gaps in coverage. The project also recognizes agents of change in vulnerable communities — furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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 Tree Talks
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay's "Tree Talk" video series aims to share small tidbits of information with Chesapeake Bay watershed communities in hopes of inspiring good forest stewards. From how to plant a tree to bark that appears to be flexing its muscles, each Tree Talk is your monthly dose of tree ID, reforestation techniques, and a little forest fun.
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 Wood-turtle Friendly Forest Management
The US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Alliance of Forest Owners, and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement have released a new resource that provides guidance for forest managers to support wood turtles on their woodlands. This resource recommends actions that managers can take to help conserve the species, which has experienced population declines.
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Share Your News
If you would like to share relevant conservation news, success stories, announcements or events with Maryland's land trusts and conservation partners through this publication, please contact Michelle Grafton by the first of each month at michelle.grafton@maryland.gov.
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