Want to help protect land and its precious natural resources? Want to support local conservation and get involved? Thinking about your conservation legacy? Get to know your local land trust and learn how North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT) works with landowners to protect over 5,000 acres of privately owned land. NCCT also owns several nature preserves that are open to the public. If you are interested in learning how a conservation easement could permanently protect your property, or how you can support local conservation initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more.
The presentation will cover: what's a land trust, where do land trusts work, what do they do, who is NCCT, how landowners can participate in the conservation easement program, opportunities to get involved.
Chris Radford is the Executive Director of the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT). He oversees the administration, programs, and strategic direction of the organization, and works with landowners and partners to manage and protect special places in Central Wisconsin. Prior to joining NCCT, he worked in Maui, Hawaii for fifteen years, dedicated to protecting native flora and fauna and the sensitive ecosystems of the region. He worked with several conservation organizations supported by partnerships with The Nature Conservancy, Department of Land and Natural Resources, the National Park Service, and many others, working together towards common conservation goals, often in remote and rugged terrain. Chris grew up in Stevens Point, WI, and he holds a M.S. in Environmental Science from California State University and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Missouri.
All Tap Talks are informal presentations that encourage questions and lively discussion. Free and open to the public. Grab a beverage and join us!
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