Private landowners are invited to register for a one-day workshop on “Low-Volume Private Access Road Construction and Maintenance” to be held June 6^th, 2013 at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in OttoNC.

The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) is sponsoring the event in partnership with Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory and the Macon Soil and Water Conservation District.

Poorly constructed and maintained private access roads, be they for forestry, farm, or residential use, are a significant source of sediment to our streams here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Proper road construction and maintenance is a win-win situation for the landowner and the environment, reducing long-term maintenance costs and keeping more soil on site and out of our waterways.

Topics for the one-day event will include planning, layout, and construction of new roads, and maintenance and reconstruction of existing roads. The workshop will be led by Dr. Lloyd Swift and Barry Clinton, both retired researchers from Coweeta, along with two professional engineers. The all-day workshop will include morning classroom and afternoon field sessions. At a minimum, landowners will leave the workshop with a working knowledge of the do’s and don’ts of road construction and maintenance so they can converse effectively with road construction and grading contractors.

Representatives from agencies such as Macon Soil & Water Conservation District, NCForest Service, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will be on hand to provide information on resources and programs available to landowners.

Registration is limited to 30 landowners, on a first-come first-serve basis. Cost is $25 per person ($15 for an additional family member) and includes lunch.

We have reached our limit for registration. If you would like to be put on our waiting list, please call Sharon Burdette at 524-2711 ext. 305 or email her at [email protected].

 

 

January 31, 2013

(To view the posting in PDF form click here LTLT LPM Job Posting  )

LTLT (The Land Trust of the Little Tennessee), Franklin, North Carolina

LTLT, one of the leading conservation organizations in western North Carolina, is seeking to hire a Land Protection Manager to work with the Land Protection Director to achieve the conservation goals of LTLT through the origination and execution of projects throughout its seven-county area. The Land Protection Manager may also assist in on-going general stewardship, protected lands monitoring and outreach.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage initiatives of land acquisition program, including receiving conservation easements, fee simple purchase, fee simple divestment, landowner outreach, and transaction execution.

• Manage government and foundation grant applications for land conservation.

• Stay updated on all legislative issues related to conservation tax benefits, policies, etc.

• Help develop strategic planning related to land conservation.

 

Qualifications:

• An outgoing, friendly personality, with the ability to meet new people easily and to quickly earn their confidence.

• A passion for conservation, and a willingness to work with people from diverse backgrounds to accomplish LTLT’s mission.

• Bachelors and/or masters degree in natural resources management, land planning, nonprofit management, law, real estate or related field.

• Experience in land trust work, closely related land conservation activity or not-for-profit organizational experience a strong plus, but not required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• A self-starter, with the ability and flexibility to plan new programs and expand existing programs.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits which include health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and a pension plan.

Resumes may be sent electronically to [email protected]. Please submit resume with references by March 1, 2013. For additional information telephone Betty Waldroop at 828-524-2711 x 300.

 

For more information about LTLT visit www. ltlt.org.

 

P. O. Box 1148 • 557 East Main Street • Franklin, North Carolina 28744