Wildlands Project

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The Wildlands Project was founded in 1991.

"One of the critical problems is that the areas previously set aside to protect wildlife in North America were not always chosen with ecological values in mind. This "ad hoc" approach to conservation has left Canada, the United States, and Mexico with systems of protected areas that are too small, too isolated from each other, and represent too few types of ecosystems to sustain native wildlife over time.

"We believe that we can stop the extinction crisis in North America. We believe we can protect and preserve what other countries have already lost-our unique and irreplaceable biodiversity-by protecting the lands and waters upon which all plants, animals, and people depend upon to stay healthy.

"The Wildlands Project's work to reconnect the continent begins with "MegaLinkages"--vast pathways that tie natural places together." [1]

Former Presidents

Directors (October 2007)

Accessed December 2008: [2]

Board Members

Advisory Committee

Accessed December 2008: [3]

Scientific Advisors

Accessed December 2008: [4]

Contact

Web: http://www.twp.org

Resources and articles

Related Sourcewatch articles

References

  1. What we do, Wildlands Project, accessed December 1, 2008.
  2. Directors, Wildlands Project, accessed December 1, 2008.
  3. Directors, Wildlands Project, accessed December 1, 2008.
  4. Scientific Advisors, Wildlands Project, accessed December 1, 2008.