Land Lines January 2022
In China, a Civic Conservation Movement Blooms
Over the past decade, civic land conservation in China has flourished, with more than two dozen organizations now working together at a national scale. Their efforts have protected nearly 4,000 square miles of land at more than 50 sites throughout the country.
A Climate of Conservation
From forested wilderness areas to urban parks, protected lands play a critical role in addressing the climate crisis. Conservation movement leaders weigh in on the importance of taking action now.
Solar Solutions
Farms across the country are installing solar energy, from dual-use panels that provide space for cultivation underneath to conventional arrays that help ward off more permanent development.
This special land conservation issue explores the rise of civic conservation in China, the critical role land can play in addressing the climate crisis, the growth of solar energy systems on U.S. farmland, and more.