I researched the the Nature Conservancy which was established in 1951, and since then, they have been working to protect more than 117 million acres. It is a program made to protect and save many of the greatest places on Earth. In this paper, I will discuss the general mission of the Nature Conservancy, some of the things they do, current activities of the program, and also some of the places they are trying to protect and how they go about doing those things. .
The Nature Conservancy deals with issues to try and preserve and save some of the Last Great Places on Earth including places like Davis Mountain, TX, Emiquon, Illinos, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Mount Hamilton, CA, Palmyra, Atoll, and San Luis Valley, CO. Their mission is to preserve plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Some of the places that they work are in Asia, Pacific, Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. They work closely with communities and businesses and have a science-based plan called Conservation by Design that achieves tangible results. They also use a non-confrontational approach. They preserve more than 117 million acres of land around the world by purchasing the land and protecting it. The priority initiatives that are focused on in the Nature Conservancy are fire, climate change, freshwater, marine, and invasive species. One of their main projects is the Campaign for Conservation. There is a $1.4 billion campaign total since the start in September 2003. In this program, which is the largest conservation campaign ever to take place, the Nature Conservancy invested $1.25 billion to save 200 of the Last Great Places on Earth and develops a detailed vision that identifies and protects the most precious ecosystems, which they call a Blueprint for Saving the Last Great Places.
The Effects of Human Influence on the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area In William Howard Taft's 1909 inaugural address he said that, "The putting into force of laws which shall secure the conservation of our resources, as far as they may be within the jurisdiction of the Federal government, including t...
The following excerpts are from a personal essay by Nancy Krupiarz, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Michigan Office Director, to help illustrate some of the positive mental and psychological aspects of using trails. ... When people are out of the confinement of whatever indoor spaces constrict them, there is time to relate to one another, freedom to move with abandon, opportunity for reflection or a window for gazing upon nature's handiwork. ... One such support group is a non-profit organization called Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC). ...
., at this time he was now the Curator at the New York's Museum of Modern Art, entrusted Falling Water to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. ... (WPC: Falling Water) Harmony with nature is necessary for the very existence of mankind. ... Falling Water looks as if it has been the since the creation of nature, because it fits so naturally. ... Falling Water is a reminder to man that man and nature should be able to coexist in harmony. There are too many contractors in the world today who destroy nature to make there yuppie sub-divisions. ...
A Sand County Almanac Reflection Essay A Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopold, is the quintessential book on the subject of ecology, land ethics, and conservancy. ... The most thought provoking part of this chapter was the fact that Leopold puts everything under the microscope and gives the reader insight on how their actions can affect even the smallest of things in nature. ... Taking that into account, we must be careful with our beloved nature. ... When Aldo Leopold wrote "A Sand County Almanac", I doubt that he would have thought of himself as a pioneer in the conservation and na...
Komodo National Park Komodo National Park is located 200 nautical miles to the east of Bali. It nestles in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago between the large islands of Flores and Sunbawa, all of which are apart of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands. Although the park is known mainly for the main island of Komodo, Komodo National Park encompasses two other major islands, Rinca and Padar, not to mention numerous small island, altogether combining to 603 square kilometres of land. However, with a total size of 1817 square kilometres, marine waters dominate it at a size a size of 12...
Abstract The Skagit River is the third largest river on the west coast, consisting of over 150 miles from high up in the Cascade and down to the Puget Sound. Here we will identify the cause in the decreased discharge of Diablo Dam and Skagit River. On the other hand, this paper will cover how water...
The forces of nature can carry just about anything away from its point of origin, so it is ultimately out of our hands. ... While nature may be responsible for a portion of the litter being carried into the ocean, it wouldn't have gotten carried away if it was placed in the proper places while on land. ... All of those things cannot be blamed on natures furious winds. ...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Starbucks Coffee Company is North America's leading roaster and retailer of specialty coffees. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Starbucks has 931 retails stores and 75 major airport locations. The Company's objective is to establish Starbucks as the most recognized and respected brand of coffee in the world. To achieve this goal, the Company will continue to rapidly expand its retail operations, grow its mail order and specialty sales operations, and selectively pursue other opportunities to leverage and grow the Starbucks brand through the introduction of new ...
