The Diaspora council of Tanzania in America Council Convetion which was attended by Hon Benard Membe Tanzania Foreign Minister

The October 2009 issue of the Land Lines quarterly magazine (vol 21, no 4) is now posted on our Web site here.
Feature articles examine these land use and tax policy topics:

The Role of Forests in U.S. Climate PolicyLaurie A. WayburnForest loss is part of the climate problem, but forest conservation is part of the solution. Including forests in national climate policy is essential to reduce net emissions of carbon dioxide.Private Conservation Easements:A Record of Achievements and the Challenges AheadGerald KorngoldPrivate conservation easements have become a major factor in preservation efforts. With some modifications, they can become even more powerful to ensure conservation while serving the public interest.Living in Slums:Residential Location Preferences in Santiago, ChileIsabel Brain, Pablo Celhay, José Joaquín Prieto, and Francisco Sabatini This study examines location patterns and preferences of households who may choose to live in a slum to increase the probabilities of obtaining social housing more quickly and in a preferred area.
This issue also presents these reports, profiles, and announcements:

Report from the President: Climate Change and Urban Development
Faculty Profile: Petra Todorovich
New Lincoln Institute Publications Working Across Boundaries: People, Nature, and Regions The Impact of Large Landowners on Land Markets Urban Planning Tools for Climate Change Mitigation Recent Working Papers
Program Calendar
Latin American Research Fellows