In recent years a number of land trusts have been developing partnerships with community land trusts and municipal planning and open space committees that focus on the broad goals of land conservation, rural housing, and climate. These collaborative endeavors have at times incorporated ideas about green building, use of local and sustainably grown wood products, and the repair and renovation of existing housing and historic structures. These creative partnerships have the potential to support rural economies and housing, open space and land conservations goals, and climate action plans.

Come learn how community members and organizations are working to build these partnerships!

Speakers: Harald Bredesen, GrowSmart Maine; Bruce Borgouine, Chair, Readfield Opens Space Committee; Jennifer Dann, Project Director, Local Wood WORKS; Theresa Kerchner and Howard Lake, Kennebec Land Trust

Optional reading in advance of the program

Conservation Land Trust and Community Land Trust Partnerships: Workforce Housing with Community, Conservation, and Ecological Benefits: This research explores how conservation and community land trusts can collaborate to address workforce housing shortages while promoting ecological benefits.