Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-326) and index., Saving land the old-fashioned way -- History -- Sprawl- -- Why save land? -- Who will save the land? -- Choosing land to save -- Stewardship -- How to save land -- Defending conservation easements -- The land trust alliance -- The nature conservancy -- The trust for public land -- Farmland protection -- Trails and greenways -- A diversity of local land trusts -- A cleaner, greener land.,