S01Ep04 – Barry Lonik – Farm Project 2017
Description
Conservancy
Episode 4:
Barry Lonik –
Treemore Ecology
and Land Services
Farmland Conservancy
With decades of experience in on-the-ground organizing for land preservation in Michigan, Barry Lonik describes the benefits of publicly funded conservation easements and outlines paths for community involvement to make it happen. Barry cites many examples showing how the needs of multiple long-term stakeholders can be satisfied while protecting green space and agricultural land.
About Barry Lonik
Barry Lonik has led the effort to establish the model farmland and natural area protection programs in Washtenaw County for over 30 years, some of the most successful in Michigan. Barry started the Legacy Land Conservancy and served as its first executive director for six and a half years, developing it into an effective, durable nonprofit organization. More
More Information:
Webster Twp. Farmland and Open Space Board
Ann Arbor Charter Twp. Farmland and Open Space Board
Scio Twp. Land Preservation Commission
Preserving Farmland and Open Space
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