Resource Library
Resources
Whether you’re a volunteer, staff member, or board leader, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s Resource Library is here to support your work in conserving and stewarding land across the state.
Organized by topic, this collection offers practical tools, templates, case studies, and expert guidance tailored to the needs of Connecticut’s land trusts. From legal and financial management to community engagement, stewardship, and climate resilience, our goal is to help you navigate challenges, build capacity, and strengthen your organization.
Explore the topics that matter most to your work—and check back often, as we regularly update the library with new and relevant resources.
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How are land trusts across New England thinking about and implementing DEI efforts? This 2022 report explores real-world strategies, challenges, and opportunities as shared by land trust staff and board members across the region. With candid quotes, thoughtful analysis, and practical recommendations, it’s a valuable read for any land trust looking to incorporate principles of equity and inclusion in their conservation work.
Looking to deepen your understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and build more respectful relationships with Indigenous communities? This free guide offers practical advice on protocols for land acknowledgements, engaging elders, participating in ceremonies, and more. Whether you’re planning a meeting, event, or partnership, these insights can help ensure your approach is informed, respectful, and rooted in reconciliation. A valuable read for land trusts committed to inclusion and cultural awareness.
The Understanding Climate-Smart Forestry Practices speaker series from Yale Forest Forum explores strategies for managing forests to enhance carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Land trusts can use this resource to stay informed on emerging forestry practices, guiding their stewardship efforts to support both ecological and climate adaptation goals.
The “Adaptation Workbook” is an interactive tool developed by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science that helps land trusts and conservation practitioners integrate climate change adaptation into their management and stewardship planning. By guiding users through a step-by-step process to assess climate risks and develop site-specific strategies, this resource supports resilient and sustainable land conservation efforts.
Curious about Motus towers and how they can inform your land trust’s understanding of bird migration and habitat use? This collection includes recordings from Audubon CT/NY’s 2025 Science Forum on the Motus Wildlife Tracking System features insights from top researchers on how the network is shaping conservation across the hemisphere. You’ll also find links to alternative bird monitoring technologies — like AI-powered Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) — that can help document species presence and habitat health.
Thinking about allowing research on your conserved land? This resource bundle includes practical templates and examples to guide you through the process — from initial inquiry to final publication. You’ll find a checklist of sequential steps, sample insurance language, a model letter of agreement, and more to help your land trust evaluate and manage research proposals with confidence.