Conservation of natural resources is most often accomplished through planning for the protection of the resources. Adoption and implementation of a management plan. Written or more intangible, a management plan should include recognition of different ecological areas within a land-holding and goals or objectives for each unique area. Federal and state organizations have designated planning processes that include soliciting public comment and addressing concerns.
The American Forest Foundation provides a useful online tool to assist land owners in managing their properties. My Land Plan is an interactive mapping and decision-support tool helping to identify and organize goals for a property.
