Land Conservation Protecting the undeveloped countryside is still an important part of the smart growth equation. In this issue we turn our attention back to land conservation. At all scales — from establishing city parks to preserving farmland, from addressing sprawl in rural communities to protecting wilderness areas on public lands — providing and preserving open lands are vital to the health of communities and the environment.
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Farmers Receive Much Needed Assistance to Protect Their Land