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and fihe other custodial functions that are anticipated for the land entity. <br />CNLM can handie these custodial functions, but prefers to utilzze its expertise <br />and capabiiities for long term natural lands management. <br />CNLM derives the majflrity of its xevenues €ram the land rnanagement <br />services that it performs for the lands under its long ferm care. Most of these <br />funds are derived from endowments that are estabiished at the tirne that <br />lands are transferred to CNLM. In addition, CNLM obtains donations and <br />grants to its cause, althaugh these rypically do not comprise major sources of <br />support. <br />A dv an tages <br />1. CNLM is in the business of land management and understands the <br />issues of managing special habitat lands. It has taken title to many <br />properties in California and is providing responsible and effective <br />stewardship of these Iands for the long term. As an organization it is <br />unique in providing these services. <br />2. CNLM has great personnel and understanding of management issues <br />for special natural areas. <br />3. No federal Iegislation would be required to use an existing nonprofit <br />entity. <br />Disadvantages <br />1. While CNLVI can handle the transaction, land holding and real estate <br />functions that are proposed for the land entity, these are not its <br />strengths. CNLM has a Fnission directed towards responsible Iand <br />management rather than as a custadian of land interests. <br />2. CNLM is primarily a west cQast organization which does not have <br />experience in Iand issues in Nebraska or the mid-west. Its services are <br />in great demand and it is unclear whether it has the organizational <br />capacity tv manage the Platte Raver land entity functions. <br />3. Qverhead for establishing a presence in Nebraska may be higher than <br />for a currently operating, local organization or for other organizatians <br />with nearer offices. In addition, CNLM generally requires an <br />endowment sufficient to generate funds to cover the annual costs of <br />management at the time that it takes ownership of land. <br />4. As a non-profit corporation with an independent board of directors, <br />CNLM's rnission may not always mesh with the objectives of the <br />signatories. <br />Conservation Partners, Inc. P. 4