Stewardship
Stewardship
Intimately linked with our land protection efforts is caring for, or stewardship of, protected land. What stewardship looks like is quite variable and specific to each property. For example, stewardship for a conservation easement on private land could be as simple as a yearly property visit by our staff to ensure the conservation values of the land are not in jeopardy. On preserves owned by the Conservancy, such as Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve, stewardship is ongoing year round and includes, invasive species monitoring and removal, trail building and infrastructure development, native plant and habitat restoration, visitor education and more. The Conservancy is responsible for stewarding thousands of acres of land which would not be possible without our volunteer colleagues who generously donate their time, skills and energy. Understanding how critical the work of our volunteers is to achieving our land management goals, the Conservancy also invests in volunteer education as a key piece of stewardship.
Click to learn more about our Active Stewardship Initiatives and/or how to Volunteer.
