We want our volunteers to have the most up to date information regarding land conservation, agriculture, forestry and other important topics regarding easement conservation. Here we compiled information that is relevant to the ongoing stewardship of our conservation easements, as well as essential information about the monitoring methods and instructions for using the Kobo Tool.

Maryland Environmental Trust Volunteer Monitoring Materials

• Volunteer Manual

Best Management Practices

• Conservation Choices for Maryland Farmers
• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
• BMP Definitions
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Critical Area

Buffers

• Green Book for the Buffer
• Function and Benefits of Riparian Buffers
• Riparian Forest Buffers

Conservation Easements

• Why Conserve Land
• National Conservation Easement Database
• Stewardship

Forestry

• Leaf Key for Common Broadleaf Trees in Maryland
• Identification Key for Coniferous Trees in Maryland
• Forestry Facts

Hunting

• Hunting Season Calendar 2018-19
• Outdoor Safety During Hunting Season

Native Species

• Maryland Plants and Wildlife
• Native Plants

Invasive Species

• Maryland’s Invasive and Exotic Species
• Invasive Plants
• Plant Invaders of the Mid-Atlantic

All of these resources we have found helpful for not only monitors, but for Land Owners as well. Please feel free to share any and all of this information. If you find new resources you might think other volunteers could find helpful please email them to met.info@​maryland.gov.