To keep the land in the family . . . To operate the land profitably
. . . To leave the land better than they found it . . . Each year,
Sand County Foundation's prestigious Leopold Conservation Award
recognizes families for leadership in voluntary conservation and
ethical land management. In "Generations on the Land: A
Conservation Legacy," veteran author and journalist Joe Nick
Patoski visits eight of the award-winning families, presenting
warm, heartfelt conversations about the families, their beloved
land, and a vision for a healthier world.
"Generations on the Land" celebrates these families' roles as
conservation leaders for the nation--far beyond the agricultural
communities where they live--and reinforces the value of
trans-generational family commitment to good land stewardship. The
eight landowners profiled by Patoski include six ranchers, a
forester, and a vintner. They reside across the country: in
California, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Their
conservation accomplishments range from providing a habitat
corridor for pronghorn antelope to hammering out an endangered
species "safe harbor" agreement for grape growers.
A short introduction by a fellow conservation or ranching
professional precedes each of the personal portraits by Patoski,
which are written in an informal, conversational style. Brent
Haglund, president of the Sand County Foundation, provides an
introduction to the purpose and work of the foundation, and a
conclusion summarizes the substantive conservation contributions of
the Leopold award winners.
With more and more attention being focused on the tensions between
the agricultural and economic potential of land and the
preservation of the natural environment, a better understanding of
sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly vital. By
showcasing the leadership of these Leopold Conservation Award
winners, "Generations on the Land "will inspire a whole new cadre
of landowners to build a lasting heritage of conservation and
sustainable land use--benefitting the earth and its inhabitants for
decades to come.
"Paper used in printing this book was provided by Mixed Sources:
materials manufactured under certification by the Forest
Stewardship Council." "In 1939, Aldo Leopold wrote 'When land does
well for its owner, and the owner does well for his land, when both
end up better by reason of this partnership, we have conservation.'
"Generations on the Land" demonstrates this simple yet powerful
concept through a series of inspirational and instructional essays
drawn from hardworking landowners from across the nation. Whether
you manage a working landscape yourself, or are one of the urban
many seeking insights into how humanity can achieve a sustainable
future, you need to study this book."--Richard C. Bartlett,
Thinking Like a Mountain Foundation
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