Land Stewardship

Securing a conservation easement is only the first step in the land preservation process. Stewardship is the next step. Stewardship means working alongside landowners to carefully look after the conserved land so that it is sustained or enhanced for future generations. Monitoring is only one aspect of stewardship which also includes outreach to easement owners and other conservation-minded landowners. The Conservancy acts as a resource for landowners and residents, offering insightful information, connections to national resource professionals, and advice for property owners, as well as regular tours of conserved land for the broader community.

Long-term stewardship is important for three reasons:

• The Conservancy has a growing number of easements to oversee and monitor.
• The rigorous requirements of accreditation require an increasing stewardship role for land conservancies.
• The Conservancy wants to be proactive and encourage good land management, which will improve the environment for everyone.

For more information on how you can be a better steward of your land, please visit the Landowners Resource Education Center or contact Kelly Germann, Resource Protection Manager for the Conservancy at 610-294-1077.