After meeting with Jeffrey Marshall, I sat down to meet with Marian Sumner, Vice President, Planning & Implementation, of the Heritage Conservancy.

Marian talks about the comprehensive strategic plan which they recently undertook at the same time they were going through accreditation.  She also discusses how she got involved in land conservation.  We round out the podcast with a discussion of a project the Conservancy has been working on in New Jersey.   A great project for land conservation, with many opportunities for public outreach.

Listen in and then check out their website for more information.

You can also learn more about accreditation and the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

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Notes: Intro and outgo music is from Tempest (de havilland vampire) by The Brothers Femme.

While in Philadelphia, I had a chance to take the train up to Doylestown, to visit Jeffrey Marshall of the Heritage Conservancy, in historic Aldie Mansion. Heritage Conservancy has a focus on historic preservation in addition to land conservation.

You will learn about the land trust, how they came to acquire and restore the mansion, and their experience with accreditation.  As a land trust that has been in service for over 50 years, they have many experiences which would not meet current standards and practices.

Listen in and then check out their website for more information.

You can also learn more about accreditation and the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

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Notes: Intro and outgo music is from Tempest (de havilland vampire) by The Brothers Femme.