Events
Webinar Series
Part 2 — Unlocking Land, Equity, and Climate Opportunity: Lessons from the Mobile Heirs’ Property Support Initiative
May 6, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PDT
This two-part webinar series, featuring leaders at the Center for Heirs’ Property, Mississippi for Justice, and World Wildlife Fund, will take a deep dive into the topic of heirs’ property as a land title issue and how addressing heirs’ property–through education, technical assistance, and legal support–unlocks opportunities for productive land use and opportunities for wealth creation. Heirs’ property is a widespread issue affecting family-owned land across the United States and represents a significant portion of land in the South. It disproportionately affects certain communities, including low-income and Black communities, due to historical barriers to clear title. Addressing heirs’ property is a critical step in strengthening land tenure, enabling productive land use, and supporting the goals of Black Agrarianism. Part 1 covered the original model developed by the Center for Heirs’ Property and its pilot replication/adaptation.
Part 2 will continue with a focus on how the Mobile Basin Heirs’ Property Support Initiative (MBHPSi) is being implemented on the ground through a network of legal and land-use partners in Mississippi and Alabama. Participants will share how they support landowners—addressing heirs’ property through legal support, education, and technical assistance, while also advancing forestry and agricultural land use where appropriate. The session will highlight how organizations with distinct roles collaborate through a referral-based approach to deliver coordinated support. You are welcome to attend Part 2 even if you could not attend Part 1.
Speakers to be announced!
This webinar series is open to all. We especially encourage you to join if you are:
- Attending the SAFSF Forum in Savannah, Georgia. This series will provide critical regional context.
- A funder interested in land ownership, economic development, and working lands.
- A policymaker focused on agriculture, land use, or property rights.
- A member of the public interested in learning more about heirs’ property.
