Bennett Trust Land Stewardship

Type
Program

Overview

The Bennett Land Stewardship program funds conferences about land management in the Edwards Plateau, covering issues such as brush control, water management and estate planning.

Contact

Linda Francis
Administrative Coordinator II
Address: Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center
2033 Sidney Baker Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028

The Bennett Trust is a first-of-its-kind endowment made by Eskell and Ruth Bennett to continue their tradition of conservation education and preservation of the Edwards Plateau. Funded by the Bennett Land Stewardship program endowment, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service conducts conferences tailored for land management in the Edwards Plateau, covering issues such as brush control, prescribed fire, estate planning, water management and livestock stocking rates.

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