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Testifying Before your Legislators
Public hearings offer crucial opportunities for land trusts to influence decisions that affect our lands and communities. This resource provides clear, actionable tips on how to effectively prepare, craft compelling testimony, and confidently present your case to decision-makers. Learn strategies to clearly connect your testimony to your organization’s mission, address policymakers’ key concerns, and engage the public in supporting your conservation goals. Equip your land trust to advocate successfully and ensure that your perspective shapes conservation outcomes.