The Mission of The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy's mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Our Approach We have developed a strategic, science-based planning process, called Conservation by Design, which helps us identify the highest-priority places—landscapes and seascapes that, if conserved, promise to ensure biodiversity over the long term. Conservation by Design

Welcome to The Nature Conservancy — the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. We're proud of what we've accomplished since our founding in 1951: protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. more than 1 million members. more than 1 million members work in all 50 states and more than 30 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.all 50 statesmore than 30 countries coral reefsAustraliaAlaskaZambia address threats to conservation involving climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species, and marine ecosystems.climate changefirefresh waterforestsinvasive speciesmarine ecosystems Why We're Successful It's how we work that has made the Conservancy so successful — and makes us optimistic that we can expand that great conservation work to meet the challenges ahead: use a science-based approach — aided by our more than 700 staff scientists.science-based approachour more than 700 staff scientists pursue non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. partner — with indigenous communities, businesses, governments, multilateral institutions, other non-profits…and people such as yourself.partnerindigenous communitiesbusinessesgovernments Transparency and Values The Conservancy also operates openly and transparently. Read our annual report and financial statements as well as our statement of core values to find out more about the way we do business.our annual report and financial statementsour statement of core values

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Our Methods, Tools and Techniques How can The Nature Conservancy protect all of these places? We can't buy them all, and we certainly can't protect them single- handedly. But by joining together with communities, businesses, governments, partner organizations, indigenous people and communities, and people like you, we can preserve our lands and waters for future generations to use and enjoy.

You'll receive: One-year subscription to our award-winning Nature Conservancy magazine Official membership card Invitations to field trips and special events at Nature Conservancy preserves Opportunities to participate in local chapter events Opportunity to create a personalized nature page and receive our monthly Great Places e- newsletter

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