Municipal and regional conservation planning requires multiple tools for protection of natural resources. Land acquisition and conservation easements are typical methods. But, has your community explored zoning and other planning-related actions to protect your important natural resources? This workshop will provide an overview of land-use planning options, including examples of how various ordinances help protect wildlife habitats. We will discuss how a natural resources and habitat protection audit of municipal planning documents (eg, Master Plan, zoning ordinances, and other regulations) can identify opportunities for wildlife-related protection. Case studies of zoning that protects wildlife and habitats will be included, illustrating how land-use planning can be used in your community. You'll want to add this technique to your conservation planning toolbox!
Jeffry Littleton
Principal Ecologist, Moosewood Ecological LLC
Jeffry Littleton is very enthusiastic about exploring our natural world. He is the principal ecologist at Moosewood Ecological LLC, having more than 30 years of experience in ecological studies and environmental education. He specializes in conservation planning, land management and stewardship, habitat restoration/enhancement, and native plantings to promote biodiversity and ecological resilience on multiple scales. Moosewood Ecological provides assistance to a wide range of entities, including private landowners, federal and state agencies, and municipalities, as well as land trusts and other non-profit organizations. Jeffry employs a systems approach to understand the spatial dynamics of the environment, blending conservation biology with the ecology of landscapes. Jeffry serves as an adjunct faculty at Antioch University where he provides course instruction on forest community ecology and interpreting past land use histories from clues remaining in our forested landscape. In addition, he is a member of the Cheshire County Cooperative Extension Advisory Board.
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