By Linda Brownson Maine conservation districts make good use of demonstration forests and provide high value to landowners and communities.  Located in York, Oxford, Somerset and Piscataquis counties, these sites demonstrate best forestry management practices, active timber management, forest ecology and responsible stewardship, while also providing educational tools for students, private woodland owners and professional… [...]

[caption id="attachment_43040" align="alignright" width="353"] Photo credit: Westmoreland Conservation District[/caption] The Westmoreland Conservation District (CD) in Westmoreland County, Pa., has been recognizing outstanding conservation farmers since 1953 with its annual "Conservation Farmer of the Year" Award. Each year, the CD's Board of Directors votes to choose the awardee based on recommendations provided by the district's agricultural… [...]

Bevin Law (pictured right) of Kansas served as the Northern Plains Region NACD Executive Board member for two full terms from 2017-2021. NACD interviewed Bevin in January 2021 to hear his perspective about his time on the board and what he’s experienced and appreciated over the years of work with conservation. The Northern Plains Region… [...]