The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

Mission:

The mission of The Nature Conservancy 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.

• Works locally and around the world.
  The Nature Conservancy works to conserve the Earth’s ecologically important lands and waters in local places across all 50 U.S. states and in more than 30 other countries around the world.
• Uses the best available science.
  The Nature Conservancy develops, analyzes and uses the best available science to prioritize global conservation work and to ensure implementation of the right strategies in the right places.
• Focuses on achieving tangible, lasting results.
  The Nature Conservancy achieves tangible, lasting and measurable conservation results at scales that matter and in ways that will endure.
• Creates solutions that benefit nature and people.
  The Nature Conservancy creates innovative conservation solutions that benefit nature and enhance the well-being of people who depend on vital natural resources for their lives and livelihoods.
• Solves complex conservation challenges.
  The Nature Conservancy uses creativity, diplomacy, global reach and proven experience to tackle some of the world’s most complex conservation challenges.
• Uses non-confrontational/collaborative approach.
  The Nature Conservancy works respectfully and collaboratively with all sectors of society to achieve meaningful conservation results.
• Provides hope.
  By showing that tangible, large-scale conservation results can be delivered, The Nature Conservancy provides hope that the Earth’s special places can be restored and preserved for future generations.