The Nature Conservancy in Maine

The Nature Conservancy has embarked on the most ambitious campaign in the history of conservation: to protect 10% of each of Earth’s major habitat types by the year 2015.

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Since it began in 1951, the work and mission of The Nature Conservancy has evolved along with human understanding of our home on Earth. Over time our work grew from the conservation of small parcels of land to landscape-scale initiatives that encompass the health of whole ecosystems. Now, we have expanded our scope once again to reflect a still-deeper understanding: that the health of any one ecosystem relies on the integrity of the larger global web of ecosystems.

Based on this understanding, The Nature Conservancy has embarked on the most ambitious campaign in the history of conservation: to protect 10% of each of Earth’s major habitat types by the year 2015. The pursuit of this goal entails doubling the amount of conservation attained in the last century within the next six years.

And Maine has a critical role to play in this campaign.

Conservancy scientists have identified the priority ecoregions that must be protected worldwide. Maine, with its vast forests, pristine waters, abundant seas and diverse species, offers extraordinary conservation opportunities that align with these global priorities. In other words, conservation in Maine supports the preservation of Earth as a whole.

Because of this, we at The Nature Conservancy in Maine have launched our own Sustainable Maine, Sustainable Planet Campaign, as a means to achieve regional goals at a truly global scale. As the campaign unfolds, look back to this section for news and events, as well as stories about the places, species and people involved in this unprecedented endeavor.

To discuss your opportunities to contribute and make a lasting difference in our state and on this planet that we share, contact our philanthropy team today at (207) 729-5181.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Bill Hopwood (Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area); Photo © David McLain (Fly fishing for trout on the Moose River); Photo © istockphoto (Osprey).