The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™
We're working with you to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States and your backyard. Support our work
Land Conservation
How We Work
The Nature Conservancy has been advocating for and helping to implement successful land-use planning and approaches around the world for decades. From our first land preservation project at Mianus River Gorge to ground-breaking efforts in British Colombia’s Great Bear Rainforest and Kenya’s Northern Rangelands, we have continued to adapt our practices to stay ahead of growing conservation challenges. This includes building on traditional conservation efforts like establishing protected areas—to private stewardship by communities, individuals and companies—to working with indigenous and communal peoples to manage and protect their homelands.
This evolution has enabled us to help people around the world protect, care for and sustainably manage millions of acres of land and do what’s best for nature.
Solutions in Action
Finding balance between the needs of people and those of nature—providing the essentials both need to survive.
Working hand-in-hand with communities to help protect, manage and defend their homelands.
Working with industry, governments and NGOs to realize the value of nature and invest in it for the long-term.
Science and conservation planning are helping to guide a compromise between conservation, development and local herding communities.
The Conservancy is helping tribal leaders and community land managers conserve more than 2 million acres of traditional lands.
Learn how this bold model for preservation, restoration and innovation is delivering big wins for conservation and wildlife.
See how proper siting could protect wildlife across the country and power tens of millions of homes.
Where Big Timber Meets Big Conservation
Learn how timber companies, non-profits, government agencies and First Nations communities are coming together to save Canada’s Boreal Forest.
Read More
We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
Share
Help Protect Our Lands
With your help we are protecting the critical lands people and nature need to survive.