Forest Conservation
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Valdivian Coastal Reserve, Chile
© Mark Godfrey/ TNC |
With Climate Change taking center stage on Capitol Hill, in Hollywood, and internationally, forest issues are commanding a broader audience than ever before. Businesses and consumers alike are quickly adding concepts like forest certification and carbon sequestration into their daily vernacular. For The Nature Conservancy, forest conservation means healthy, sustainable forests for both people and nature, a goal that is achieved by considering solutions that work for nature, forest-dependent communities, and business alike. Find out more about the Conservancy’s forest work.
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3M Protects Alabama Watershed
As part of 3M's commitment to sustainability, the 3M Foundation recently approved a three year, $1.5 million pledge to support the protection of Alabama’s Paint Rock River, adding to the Foundation’s previous support in the watershed which has already led to the acquisition of the Sharp-Bingham Mountain preserve, a pristine 1,160 acre parcel containing dense forests, caves and sinkholes and a stream flowing directly into the Paint Rock River. 3M Foundation is providing cornerstone support for one of the most important conservation projects in the Southern US. Continuing restoration of these lands will help improve water quality, buffer the river from run-off and increase habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
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Xerox Supports Forest Priorities
Through a Xerox Corporation contribution of $1 million to The Nature Conservancy over three years, the two organizations will collaborate to develop science-based incentives, tools, systems, and practices for the paper industry to help conserve ecologically important forest lands in Canada, Indonesia, Brazil, and the United States. The Xerox-Nature Conservancy Forest Conservation Partnership brings tactical resources and assistance to help move the paper industry closer to ideal environmental management approaches and to help the Conservancy meet its mission objectives.
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Lowe's Helps Northeast Habitat
In 2006, Lowe’s donated $1 million to The Nature Conservancy to focus on projects in the Northeast ranging from protecting old-growth forests in Massachusetts to preserving the Great Bay area of New Hampshire. The funds allow for reforestation, the removal of invasive species and the acquisition of almost 500 acres of wildlife habitat. Lowe’s support continues in 2007 and benefits Conservancy projects and natural communities in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.
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Discovery Channel Presents Planet Earth
On Sunday March 25, The Discovery Channel debuted an 11-part television series entitled Planet Earth featuring habitats from around the world. Shot in HDTV by 67 BBC cameramen over five years, the series is unparalleled in its efforts to showcase these environments in rich detail. Given the series focus, Discovery has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to provide a call to action to engage its viewers in protecting these habitats. Each hour of the series will feature a :30 second Nature Conservancy public service advertisement. Viewers will be encouraged to call the Conservancy's 800-number or go to nature.org to learn how they can support the Conservancy’s efforts to protect habitats around the world.
Be sure to tune in April 22, Earth Day, to see a one hour episode on Forests.
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