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How to Value Ecosystem Services

Economics is all about determining how to best use our limited resources, and assigning a value to these can help us understand how scarce these resources are. When we value ecosystem services and biodiversity, we show what we're willing to...

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What are Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem services (ES) is a buzzword that often appears when discussing ways to protect the environment. Although the term has been around since the 1980s, there’s a lot of confusion behind what it conveys. We’ll discuss ES’s meaning and h...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

Conservation Offers a Strong ROI for Land Planners

Conservation efforts have historically been viewed through a narrow lens, primarily focused on environmental stewardship. This perspective, while critical for the protection of our planet's natural habitats and biodiversity, only scratches ...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

Conservation in Every Listing: A Short Guide for Real Estate Agents

You may not know that real estate agents can incorporate conservation strategies when dealing with land plots as small as 10+ acres. However, these conservation initiatives enhance the property’s marketability and value. At the same time, t...

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The State of Wetlands in the US

Historically, wetlands were misunderstood and undervalued, often dismissed as mere wastelands. This misconception led to widespread practices of filling them in or using them as dumping sites. However, our contemporary understanding has evo...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Cash for Land: Types of Grant Funding for Land Planners & Managers

The realm of real estate development is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and community welfare. Grant funding is one of the most promising avenues for developers looking to create positive contributions to the com...

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