In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, we’re joined by Lesli Allison of Western Landowners Alliance to discuss conservation leadership, wildlife policy, and the role private landowners play in protecting working lands and wildlife.
Lesli shares her experience advocating for land stewardship across the West, navigating the outdoor and conservation space as a leader, and building coalitions that connect landowners, conservationists, and outdoor recreation. This conversation explores the challenges facing private land conservation today, the importance of access and trust, and how organizations like Western Landowners Alliance are shaping the future of conservation.
If you’re interested in wildlife conservation, land stewardship, outdoor policy, and the evolving role of leadership in the outdoor industry, this episode delivers valuable insight.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- How Western Landowners Alliance supports private land conservation
- The role of landowners in wildlife and habitat protection
- Key policy challenges affecting conservation today
- Why leadership and collaboration matter in conservation
- The future of stewardship on working lands
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to the LandTrust Podcast
02:05 – Lesli Allison & Western Landowners Alliance
06:45 – Conservation leadership and advocacy
12:30 – Wildlife policy and private land challenges
18:40 – Stewardship, access, and collaboration
25:10 – Engaging broader audiences in conservation
31:20 – The future of land stewardship
37:00 – Closing thoughts
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