Chattanooga Mayor Gives Land Trust Proclamation
On Thursday, April 16th the Land Trust for Tennessee Board of Directors held their meeting in the City Hall of Chattanooga. The same day the Chattanooga's Mayor made the proclamation: I, Ron Littlefield, Mayor of the City of Chattanooga, in honor of The Land Trust, do hereby proclaim April 16, 2009 in honor of The Land Trust for Tennessee." Take a look at the entire proclamation.
Land Trust Honored with Trails and Trilliums Service Award
The Land Trust was the 2009 recipient of the Trails and Trilliums Service Award in appreciaton for efforts in preserving the South Cumberland. The Award was given on Saturday, April 18, 2009 as part of the Trails and Trilliums Celebration weekend.
Join Us on May 19th, 2009 for our 10 year celebration
2009 is a big year for the Land Trust. We're celebrating our 10th anniversary! Join us for Cocktails, Tunes and Tidbits, May 19th, 2009 at the Loveless Barn, 6:00 p.m. with a special tribute to our founder, Governor Phil Bredesen and all of our contributing landowners.
Chattanooga Writes Great Editorial on Land Trust
On Thursday, April 16th the Chattanooga Times Free Press printed a great editorial in support of the Land Trust work. "With the state’s preservation budget now eliminated, advocates of the work performed by the Land Trust for Tennessee need public support more than ever. The sustaining grant initially provided by the Benwood Foundation can’t carry the work alone. Citizens who value land conservation can find out more by calling the Chattanooga office (423.364.3268), or go to www.landtrusttn.org."
Book Just Released: Natural and Cultural Resources of the Lick Creek Valley
We are very pleased to announce the release of True Tennessee, Natural and Cultural Resources of the Lick Creek Valley, Hickman County. Last summer, The Land Trust teamed up with New South Associates to inventory the natural and cultural resources of northeast Hickman County, specifically the Lick Creek and Leatherwood watersheds.
5500 Acres on Cumberland Plateau Preserved
A multi-million dollar land deal will preserve one of Tennessee's best-known scenic views, the cliff-hugging overlooks of the Cumberland Plateau's Savage Gulf. The Land Trust for Tennessee orchestrated obtaining nearly 5500 acres on the Cumberland Plateau from a timber company and private landowners.
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 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.
Artist Rachael McCampbell Partners with The Land Trust for Tennessee
In partnership with The Land Trust and Tinney Contemporary Gallery, native Tennessean artist, Rachael McCampbell, has created an exciting and insightful exhibit entitled Endangered Heritage: Nature in the Balance. McCampbell’s understanding of how the loss of habitat irreparably damages Tennessee’s indigenous wildlife inspired her latest series. Rachael’s show can be seen at Tinney Contemporary gallery in downtown Nashville from March 21st to April 25th. Partial proceeds of all sales from this exhibit will be donated to The Land Trust for Tennessee to save more of Tennessee’s precious land.
Ever Thought About Protecting Your Land?
In 2006, Congress enacted significant changes to the Federal income tax incentives for conservation easement donations. The changes:
*Raised the deduction a landowner can take for donating a conservation easement from 30% of their income in any year to 50%;
* Allowed qualifying farmers and farm corporations to deduct up to 100% of their adjusted gross income; and
* Increased the number of years over which any donor can take those deductions from 6 years to 16 years beginning the year the donation is made.
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.
