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This Land (Trust) Was Made For You And Me

Within the latter half of the 20th century there emerged a new land conservation movement. Private, non-profit land trusts became increasingly popular among those interested in preserving land across the United States. 

Connecticut alone is home to 137 land trusts.

This hour, we take a closer look at some of these land trusts and consider their role in conserving land for future generations.

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John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show. 

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