Land Trust Applies for Accreditation
The Land Trust Accreditation Program recognizes organizations that meet national quality standards covering 12 Standards and Indicator Practices that are part of the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices. A public comment period is now open, and the Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on our pending application through December 28, 2008.
Renewed Tax Benefits Strong Incentive to Conserve Land
The renewed Federal tax benefits provides strong incentives for Tennessee landowners to conserve their land through voluntary conservation easements. The landowner tax benefits will be av available to landowners through 2009.
Save the Date for Blue Moon VIII
On November 1, 2008 the historic Glen Leven will be the site for the Blue Moon VIII event. Co-Chairmen are Fiona King and Peggy Craig.
Land Trust Alliance Rally 2008
The Land Trust Alliance presents the National Land Conservation Conference "Bridging Our Past - Connecting Our Future" September 18 - 21, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA
2007 Banner Year
2007 was a banner year for The Land Trust. Not only did we double the number of acres we protect statewide, we almost doubled the total properties protected, welcomed new staff and expanded our service area.
Join Us at the Tennessee Farmland Legacy Conference
Discover how to make your farm or the farms in your community a lasting legacy at the upcoming Tennessee Farmland Legacy Conference on October 9th and 10th at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN. Farmers, landowners and community leaders will have the opportunity to learn about protecting and growing today’s farms for tomorrow’s families and communities.
Southeast Landowners Celebrated
Since the inception of The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Southeast Region Office in Chattanooga 6 landowners from that area have stepped up and protected lands that are so important to all Tennesseans’ way of life.
Thoughtful Consideration to Glen Leven Estate
The Land Trust is giving thoughtful consideration to ideas on how best to preserve this treasure in our community.
