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CLN Digest - Summer 2008

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Green Infrastructure in Practice
The Conservation Fund begins major GI assessment.
On June 1, 2008, The Conservation Fund began work on a green infrastructure (GI) assessment as part of the NiSource Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). This GI assessment will span parts of 14 states and cover 6.4 million acres of land. The Conservation Leadership Network will be conducting focus groups with state resource specialists to help inform placement of mitigation opportunities as part of this project. Read More »
Recent Training Courses & Events
A busy spring for the Conservation Leadership Network
Salt Lake City SkylineThis spring the Conservation Leadership Network piloted a new course on Conservation Financing, offered a second pilot of the highly successful Mitigation Banking Course for Interagency Review Teams, and convened land-owners, land trusts, and government agencies in an action planning summit for the Chesapeake Forests. Read More »
Upcoming National Courses
Training Opportunities in Fall 2008
The Conservation Leadership Network (CLN) is offering a number of upcoming training courses this fall – don’t miss the opportunity to participate.

  • Strategic Conservation Planning Using a Green Infrastructure Approach
  • GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning
  • Balancing Nature and Commerce for Communities That Neighbor Public Lands

Course information, registration deadlines, and more »

New CLN Team Member On Board
Briechle brings planning and community engagement experience to CLN.
Kendra Briechle We are very pleased to announce that Kendra Briechle has joined the CLN Team as a Senior Training Associate. Located at our Arlington, Virginia headquarters, Kendra formerly managed the Fund’s Center for Conservation and Development. With a background in planning and community involvement, her expertise will be a great asset for our course participants. Kendra can be contacted by email at kbriechle@conservationfund.org or by phone at (703) 525-6300. Welcome Kendra! Read More »

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