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Newsletters...
The Post - CTF Newsletter, June 2011
The Conservation Trust for Florida is proud to announce the release of the June 2011 edition of its newsletter, The Post.
Download or view this issue here.
Download or view previous issues of The Post here.
Letter to the Editor: Land Trusts Conserve for the Equestrian Lifestyle
In the October Issue of Dressage Today, Kristianna Lindgren, CTF's Land Conservation Assistant Director, stressed the importance of loss of land for horses and horse-related activities in a letter to the editor. Her letter reviewed the value of conservation easements, and the end of 2011 deadline for receiving tax benefits.
There are monetary benefits to donating a conservation easement on one’s land, in particular, there are significant federal income tax benefits in place as well, and there may be state property and income tax benefits depending on the state.
Read the whole letter to learn more...
A Warming Planet Struggles to Feed Itself
By JUSTIN GILLIS Published: June 4, 2011
CIUDAD OBREGÓN, Mexico — The dun wheat field spreading out at Ravi P. Singh’s feet offered a possible clue to human destiny. Baked by a desert sun and deliberately starved of water, the plants were parched and nearly dead.
Dr. Singh, a wheat breeder, grabbed seed heads that should have been plump with the staff of life. His practiced fingers found empty husks.
“You’re not going to feed the people with that,” he said.
But then, over in Plot 88, his eyes settled on a healthier plant, one that had managed to thrive in spite of the drought, producing plump kernels of wheat. “This is beautiful!” he shouted as wheat beards rustled in the wind. { read more... }
CTF Advisory Board Member Carlton Ward, Jr.’s photographs of black bears were featured in the May-June 2011 edition of the national Audubon Magazine.
Books...
Cracker, The Last Cowboys of Florida
Ellen Huntley Dube, our Land Conservation Outreach and Education Director was featured in "Cracker, The Last Cowboys of Florida," a documentary by Victor Milt.When CTF was approached to expand the multi-award winning movie, "Cowboys of Florida" to feature length - well, we jumped at the chance. Because there was so much more to say - so many stories to tell - and most of all, to try and save the ranches of Florida, themselves.
Little did we know that this movie would become the standard bearer for saving not only the Florida prairie, but wilderness and farmland around the world.
"Cracker" not only explores every aspect of cowboy life - from prairie to rodeo to small town existence - it also confronts the crisis of the "urbanization" of the prairie and attendant loss of wilderness areas. But it not only presents the problems - it offers solutions - ones that have worked.
If you care about ranching or the last remaining wilderness in southeastern USA, you must own this movie.
For more information on the movie click here: http://victormilt.com/store/page2.html
Information Documents...
Report on Educational Activities in Barr Hammock 2009 - 2010
The Conservation Trust for Florida's report on the educational field trips to the Barr Hammock - Ledwith Prairie Preserve. The report summarizes the activities from May 2009 - May 2010. It provides a summary of the environmental, historical, and educational programs that were led by trained ecologists, historians, ornithologists, and biologists to the Barr Hammock - Ledwith Prairie Preserve. View Report.
Report on Educational Activities in Barr Hammock 2008 - 2009
The Conservation Trust for Florida's report on the educational field trips to the Barr Hammock - Ledwith Prairie Preserve. The report summarizes the activities from May 2008 - May 2009. It provides a summary of the environmental, historical, and educational programs that were led by trained ecologists, historians, ornithologists, and biologists to the Barr Hammock - Ledwith Prairie Preserve. View Report.
Report on Educational Activities in Barr Hammock 2007 - 2008
The Conservation Trust for Florida's report on the educational field trips to the Barr Hammock - Ledwith Prairie Preserve. The report summarizes the activities from May 2007 - May 2008. It provides a summary of the environmental, historical, and educational programs that were led by trained ecologists, historians, ornithologists, and biologists to the Barr Hammock - Ledwith Prairie Preserve. View Report.
View this inspiring and informative video by Former Florida Governor Buddy MacKay, who is also a member of CTF's Advisory Board. He talks about the importance of protecting wildlife corridors and protecting land for conservation. Video is by the University of Florida, IFAS as part of the Springs Protection Workshop in May 2012 (11 minutes).
