Lightly on the Land: The Student Conservation Association
Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual
by Robert C. Birkby
Mountaineers Books, July 1996
Designed as a resource for backcountry workers of all skill levels. Offers a
wealth of information on trail maintenance and construction, crew leadership
and safety, trail specifications, site restoration and revegetation, and
more.
Organizing Outdoor Volunteers
by Roger Moore, Vicki LaFarge and Charles L. Tracy
Appalachian Mountain Club, August 1992
Practical, pocket-sized, and quick reading make this handbook invaluable for
the for the budding conservation or outdoor volunteer group. Details in
simple terms what needs to be done in the first two years of a group's life
to put it on the road to success.
Collaboration Handbook: Creating, Sustaining, and Enjoying the
Journey
by Michael Winer and Karen Ray
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, April 1994 A practical guide to creating,
sustaining or improving an existing collaborative effort. Learn how to meet
challenges in a way that strengthens your group and achieve the results
you're after. Includes a case study illustrating the concepts and worksheets
for real-life practice. |
Doing Deals: A Guide to Buying Land for Conservation
by The Trust for Public Land
The Land Trust Alliance, June 1995
Know what developers know after you read this insightful book about buying
real estate for conservation. Includes information on working with
landowners, surveys, appraisals, working with government agencies and
negotiating.
How to Make Meetings Work
by Michael Doyle and David Straus
Berkley Publishing Group, September 1993
A clear and succinct look into the mechanics of an effective meeting,
including not only the "how-to's" but the "why's" of productive groups and
meetings. By using the "Interaction Method," the book demonstrates how time
and people are most effectively used in all kinds of meetings, from large
corporation to local community groups.
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