As the front lines of communication for your agency, administrative staff are invaluable to the conservation planning process. You are the first point of contact, connecting customers to essential information and ensuring they receive the support they need.
Because admin staff come from diverse backgrounds, the National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP) provides specialized on-the-job training to help you build a strong industry knowledge base. Our website offers easy access to the tools and resources necessary to understand the field and confidently refer customers to the correct source for information.
To get started, browse the articles, resources, and training below.
News & Updates
Strengthening Conservation Through Mentorship
For Kelsi Mottet, conservation planning is personal. A sixth generation Whidbey Islander in Washington state, her family’s history of owning land on the island helped……
Effective Communication & Relationship Building
Tips to Elevate Conservation Planning Meet Brandon Bing—Hugh Hammond Bennett Award winner and dedicated certified conservation planner. He believes meaningful conservation starts with trust, effective……
Rooted in Conservation: Brandon Bing’s Story
Before Brandon Bing became a conservation planner, he was already learning what it meant to care for the land. At an early age, Brandon was……
Becoming a Level 3 Planner: Kelsi Mottet’s Journey
Meet Kelsi Mottet, a senior Conservation Planner for the Whidbey Island Conservation District in Washington. A sixth-generation islander, her roots are planted in her community.……
Coming Soon: Speak Up! Virtual Listening Session
NCPP’s work is rooted in a simple belief: the best way to advance conservation planning is to listen to the people who deliver it every……
10 Habits For Effective Conservation Planners
Whether you’re a seasoned conservation planner or just starting, the 10 habits below have been shown to be most effective when planning with farmers and……
Resources
10 Habits for Effective Conservation Planners
Active Listening: Building Trust with Farmers and Ranchers [Video]
Benefits of Certification
CD/CART User Forum: Compliance 101
CD/CART User Forum: DMS CDAA SAT
CD/CART User Forum: Geospatial Ranking
CD/CART User Forum: Mapping 101
CD/CART User Forum: New CD CART Features FY25
CD/CART User Forum: Planning Data 101
