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LandCAN's Going to the Fair!

September 22-24, 2017 Amos P. Eno and Shae Harrison will be representing LandCAN at the Commond Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine.
The fair is "an event like no other, that brings together so many people from so many walks of life, all in the spirit of celebrating the rural and agricultural traditions of Maine."
 
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Alan Hutchinson, 'Champion of Land Conservation in Maine, Dies at Age 70

He played a key role in protecting 1 million acres for people who hike, hunt, fish, paddle or work in the state's vast forestlands. Hutchison quietly helped to protect areas such as the West Branch of the Penobscot River, Big Spencer Mountain and the northern shorlines of Moosehead Lake.

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Sustainable Forestry on Private Lands Key to At-risk Bird’s Success

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a new five-year conservation strategy to support private landowners managing for healthier forests in the Appalachian Mountains, part of an ongoing effort to help the golden-winged warbler rebound, and avoid the need for regulation of the species.

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Grazing Management in Perspective

A compatible tool for sage grouse conservation 
New research shows that - done right - livestock grazing may help conserve sage grouse habitat by keeping working ranches profitable and sustainable.

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Environmental Careers

Soil Conservation Technicians in Texas & Louisiana 
Soil Conservation Technicians are responsible for working with landowners and conservation partners to apply and maintain a variety of conservation practices. Closes Sep. 5, 2017.

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Upcoming Events

Sustainable Landscaping Workshop: Sunday, Sep. 10, 1pm, 45 Horner St., Warrenton, VA.
Annie's Project, Empowering Women in Ag: 1st class Sep. 7, 6pm, 1229 N US Hwy 281, Stephenville, TX.

Welcome to Our LandCAN Ad Placement Page!
We are now offering advertizing opportunities in this block of the newsletter and on our websites.
Contact Shae Harrison for details:
207-536-0831 or
sharrison@LandCAN.org.