Incorporating Maryland's Planning Principles into Comprehensive Plans: A Rural Western Maryland Perspective
February 26 | Free
The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is presenting the webinar, “Incorporating Maryland's Planning Principles into Comprehensive Plans: A Rural Western Maryland Perspective". Panelists will present various perspectives and insights concerning the incorporation of the Planning Principles into local comprehensive plans. The webinar will address MDP’s Technical Advisory Group process, along with insight from panelists; each in different phases of their comprehensive plan development processes, including early-development, late-development, and implementation. Learn more.
Better Baseline Documentation Reports: A Short Course
Tuesdays from March 3 -24 and May 5
This five-part online short course from the Land Trust Alliance will cover the essentials and beyond of creating and using baseline documentation reports. The course will discuss best practices to ensure complete and effective documentation, what not to include and why, and when and how to update. A field-based assignment will provide hands-on practice, and the course will offer tools and strategies to address missing or outdated baseline documentation reports. Learn more.
Forest Seminar: Managing Forest Bird Habitat
March 10 | Free
Join Penn State Extension for an engaging webinar highlighting research led by National Aviary researchers, in partnership with The Foundation for Sustainable Forests (FSF). Their four-year study explores how uneven-aged forest management affects bird species of conservation concern, including both early successional and interior forest species. The Foundation for Sustainable Forests team will also discuss their management approach and offer practical tips for landowners seeking to enhance bird diversity and habitat quality on their properties. Learn more.
Best Practices for Notices of Approval for Conservation Easements
April 2 | Registration Fee
A landowner with a conservation easement has let your organization know they want to exercise a reserved right on their land. Your response must be legally sound and protect the conservation values of the property. This webinar will guide best practices for this type of situation. This webinar will benefit you if you are a trust staff member or volunteer who review approval requests, draft approval letters, interpret conservation easement terms for landowners, or navigate tricky stewardship issues. Learn more.
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