Stewardship

What is stewardship?
The definition of "stewardship" is a noun meaning the office, duties, and obligations of a "steward" and the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care, i.e. "stewardship of our natural resources"

BRCA Stewardship

What stewardship does BRCA do?
Any piece of land protected by BRCA, whether through ownership or conservation easement, carries with it an obligation.  As a land trust for the public benefit, BRCA has the responsibility to manage all of its lands with an eye to serving the public interest.  This is the expectation placed upon BRCA by landowners who give land or easements to BRCA to preserve, by members who donate money to buy land and to support BRCA, and by volunteers who donate their time and energy to carry out this mission.  All of BRCA’s efforts in this direction – everything that can be and is done regarding a property once BRCA acquires an interest in it – fall under the general heading of “Stewardship.”

BRCA’s Stewardship program includes other activities consistent with BRCA’s mission, such as education and outreach.  The BRCA Stewardship Handbook provides a framework for BRCA’s Stewardship activities and a resource for Stewardship personnel.

PHOTO: Board Members, Roy Bouchard (left)
and Dave Axelman (right) building a kiosk
for one of BRCA's trailheads.