Saving Lands and Wildlife: Corporations and Conservation Groups in Partnership

摘要

Former foes, industry and environmentalists are now finding common ground, literally. Through innovative approaches in harmony with economic development, the two camps are working together to protect lands and wildlife. Three key conservation groups spearheading the movement are The Nature Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and the Wildlife Habitat Council. Forms of cooperation include land donations; land purchases; use of conservation easements; land swaps; joint land management; and technical assistance for land management. In this article, the author provides an overview of these collaborative efforts, factors driving the movement, and the road ahead.