2021 RCP Network Gathering

In addition to our conversations at the Gathering, we encourage you to explore these readings on the topic of land justice. Have something to add to this list? Please email Katie Blake, Conservationist at Highstead, at  kblake@highstead.net .

Ashoka, McKinsey & Company. 2020.  “Embracing Complexity: Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change.” 

Foster, David, David Kittredge, Brian Donahue, Glenn Motzkin, David Orwig, Aaron Ellison, Brian Hall, Betsy Colburn and Anthony D’Amato. 2005.  Wildlands and Woodlands: A Vision for the Forests of Massachusetts . Harvard University

Foster, David, Kathleen Fallon Lambert, David Kittredge, Brian Donahue, Clarisse Hart, William Labich, Spencer Meyer, Jonathan Thompson, Mary Buchanan, James Levitt, Robert Perschel, Keith Ross, Geordie Elkins, Cheryl Daigle, Brian Hall, Edward Faison, Anthony D’Amato, Richard Forman, Peter Del Tredici, Lloyd Irland, Betsy Colburn, David Orwig, John Aber, Alan Berger, Charles Driscoll, William Keeton, Robert Lilieholm, Neil Pederson, Aaron Ellison, Malcolm Hunter, and Timothy Fahey. 2017.  Wildlands and Woodlands, Farmlands and Communities: Broadening the Vision for New England . Harvard University 

Gilbert, Jess, Spencer D. Wood, Gwen Sharp. 2002.  Who Owns the Land? Agricultural Land Ownership by Race/Ethnicity. Rural America . Volume 17, Issue 4/Winter 2002

Maas, Steve.  "Searching for the Origins of Redlining of Black Neighborhoods" . NBER. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

Sewell, Summer. 2019.  “There were nearly a million black farmers in 1920. Why have they disappeared?” The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/29/why-have-americas-black-farmers-disappeared) 

U.S. Census (2019)  Population Estimates U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States 

Click through the RCPs or pins on the interactive map to learn more about each RCP.

November 18th, 2021 | 9 am - 3 pm ET

An opportunity for RCP leaders and partners to meet and navigate topics relevant to leading networks, as well as to continue discussions started at the RCP Gathering

• Dates in early 2022 - stay tuned!

These webinars will feature panel discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities for participants to take a deep dive into tangible, innovative approaches to conservation funding and financing. See session details below.

What inspired you at the Gathering? What lessons, ideas, conversations, new partnerships, etc. are you bringing back to your work, organization, RCP, and or network(s)? What action(s) are you already taking or are inspired to take in fostering just, equitable, and resilient landscapes and communities for all? 

Double click anywhere on the padlet below to share your voice with us.