Conserving Nature in a Changing Climate Land Trusts Guide

Date of Publication: 01/01/2016

Author: Open Space Institute; North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 02/05/2026.

A three-part guide for land trusts that provides a framework for climate-informed conservation planning and land protection. It explains how to identify climate-resilient lands, incorporate resilience criteria into prioritization and acquisition decisions, and apply practical strategies to conserve landscapes that can continue to support biodiversity and ecosystem services as climate conditions change.

Resource: https://open-spaces.files.svdcdn.com/production/OSI-Climate-Guide-FINAL.pdf