The evolving linkage between conservation science and practice at The Nature Conservancy

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Publication date: May 19, 2014

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The Nature Conservancy has transformed from a land trust into a global leader in conservation science and practice. Explore its innovations—from systematic planning and landscape-scale projects to multiobjective strategies and ecosystem services—shaping modern biodiversity protection.

Subject Tags

  • Conservation Planning
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Ecosystem management

Abstract

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has evolved from a U.S. land trust into the world’s largest conservation NGO, working in 35 countries to protect lands and waters. Over 60 years, TNC pioneered innovations like systematic planning, landscape-scale projects, multiobjective strategies, and ecosystem service integration—linking science and practice to maximize global biodiversity conservation.

TNC Authors

  • Craig Groves
    The Nature Conservancy