The Putnam Conservation Institute (PCI) seeks to increase the capacity of the conservation community to protect, care for, and interpret the natural and cultural resources of Massachusetts. PCI works to further partnerships and share knowledge among land conservationists, historic preservationists, watershed associations, state agencies, municipal commissions and others. The Trustees of Reservations launched PCI in 2003 with the knowledge that no single nonprofit organization or agency can do all the work necessary to safeguard our state's beloved land, historic structures, streams, shores, wetlands, and so much more. By investing in the conservation community in the broadest sense, The Trustees believe that we can make a bigger difference- together.
Upcoming Events
18th Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees and Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
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Saturday, March 29 | 8AM - 4:30PM |
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The conference is being held at the Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive in Worcester, MA, parking is free. |
Conference Program
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Read descriptions of the 33 workshops, and brief bios of the 80 presenters and facilitators. Download the PROGRAM (367KB PDF) |
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To Register as of March 21: |
We are no longer accepting pre-registrations, but, if you would like to attend on Saturday and aren’t pre- registered, we have a limited number of spaces available for on-site registrations that we will fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Our Registration Desk opens at 8AM on Saturday. The fee is $58, cash or check, payable to The Trustees of Reservations. You should bring your own bag lunch, as we can’t guarantee there will be any remaining lunch tickets. Download the brochure (2.06MB pdf) |
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Contact Angel Vega, 978.840.4446 x1905; avega@ttor.org. |
Learn the nuts and bolts of what it takes to conserve land for everyone, forever. Join novice and long-time conservationists for a wide array of workshops on the legal, financial, political, and social realities of land conservation.
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
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“ANRs and Ancient Ways” by Alexandra Dawson” |
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The purpose of this booklet is to help planning boards answer the following questions:
- What is an “ancient way”?
- Is an “ancient way” necessarily a public way for ANR (approval not required) purposes?
- Does being an “ancient way” help qualify a private way for ANR approval?
* From the Massachusetts Easement Defense Subcommittee (MEDS)...
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"Operating Principles for Land Conservation Organizations" as adopted by the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition in October 2005. |
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PAST EVENTS
To view information about past PCI-sponsored events, click on the name of the program below or the document that you would like to download.
-Managing Land & Visitors Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute
Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
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-Communication & Negotiation Skills: Collaborating Better with Multiple Partners
The Trustees Putnam Conservation Institute, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and the Consensus Building Institute (CBI)
Thursday, November 1, 2007 |
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-Conservation Restriction Stewardship
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute & the Land Trust Alliance
Saturday, June 2, 2007 |
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-17th Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute & the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
Saturday, March 24, 2007 |
- Brochure
- Program
- Images from Wes Ward’s Charge to the Conference and introduction of EOEEA Sec. and Bowles, click here.
- For links to the web sites referenced in the workshop on “Land Conservation 101” click here.
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-4th Annual Conference: Managing Land & Visitors: Engaging People in Successful Action
Friday, November 3
Engaging People in Successful Action: Connecting with People While Caring for Landscapes & Landmarks
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-Negotiation & Communication Skills for Conservationists
September 14, 2006
Trainers: Patrick Field is Managing Director of North American Programs at the Consensus Building Institute (CBI). |
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-Identifying Natural Communities
June 7, 2006
Speaker: Paul Cavanagh, Director of the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences' Regional Conservation Planning Program |
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| - Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference 2006 |
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- Managing Land and Visitors Conference: Stewardship Challenges of Natural & Historic Places
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- Conservation Restrictions: The Fundamentals of Stewardship and Administration; September 2005
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- Identifying Natural Communities; September 2005
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- Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference 2005 |
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- Land Conservation on a Neighborhood Scale; September 2004: Keynote speaker, Former Governor Michael Dukakis
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| - Managing Land & Visitors; October 2004 |
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| - Land Conservation on a Neighborhood Scale: Improving Life in Your City or Town |
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| - Massachusetts Land Trust Conference 2004 |
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| - Managing Land and Visitors: Stewardship Challenges in Natural and Historic Places; October 2003 |
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| - Open Space Priorities in Essex County's North Coastal Towns |
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| - Conservation Priorities for Massachusetts |
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- Conservation Restrictions: The Fundamentals of Stewardship and Administration; January 2005 |
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- Rethinking the American Lawn |
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- Negotiation Skills for Conservation & Community Projects |
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- Converting Enthusiasm to Funding: Efficient Fundraising for Small and All-Volunteer Nonprofits |
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