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Adaptive Forest Management for a Changing Climate

Join us for a guided field tour exploring adaptive forest management at two demonstration sites: Mohegan State Forest and the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve. This tour offers a firsthand look at…

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Understanding Climate-Smart Forestry in Practice

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…

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Land Trusts Lead the Way on Climate Action in Connecticut

The new administration’s removal of climate initiatives and federal funding freezes has created uncertainty and challenges. However, Connecticut remains committed to combating climate change and building resilience into our conserved…

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Connecticut Land Conservation Council Announces $175,000 in Climate Smart Grant Awards

Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is thrilled to announce that it has awarded a total of $175,000 to eight land trusts through its Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program. These projects…

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Conservation Funding Opportunities: Learn About CLCC’s Grant Programs in 2025

In January of 2025, our team will be hosting a series of informative webinars introducing our diverse funding programs designed to empower land trusts and advance conservation efforts across Connecticut.…

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CLCC Awards $160,000 in Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants to Enhance Resilience and Biodiversity Across Connecticut

CLCC is proud to announce the latest recipients of its Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants. With a total of $160,000 awarded, these grants support vital conservation projects across Connecticut. Focused…

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Great Mountain Forest Stewardship Tour

On Friday, July 12th, more than 20 land trust volunteers, board members, and staff from nearly a dozen land trusts gathered for a field tour at Great Mountain Forest. This…

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Launch of Climate-Smart Grant Program for Local Working Lands

Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy “This funding enables NCLC to actively support our region’s working lands in addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate. We are excited to work with…

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Thoughts from the Field- Climate Smart Stewardship

It has been an engaging first few months for me and the Climate Smart Stewardship Program. It is clear that climate change has become a focal point for many of…

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CLCC Announces Innovative Climate Smart Land Stewardship Program, Led by New Stewardship Coordinator

I am delighted to introduce myself as the newest member of the CLCC team, serving as the Climate Smart Stewardship Coordinator. In this new role, I will be coordinating CLCC’s…

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Climate Smart Forestry Field Tour with Great Mountain Forest

Join CLCC and the Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative for a guided field tour at Great Mountain Forest. Led by Matt Gallagher, GMF Director of Programs and Operations, we’ll explore how…

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Informational Webinar – CLCC Funding Programs

Join members of the CLCC team for an opportunity to learn about CLCC’s three funding programs. Funding is currently available for: Project transaction costs and due diligence, through the Transaction…

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