Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Committed to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, Defenders works to protect and restore America’s native wildlife, safeguard habitat, resolve conflicts, work across international borders, and educate and mobilize the public. In doing so, they focus on preserving the health of our nation's rich biological heritage.
Defenders Programs
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© Nisqually Land Trust (Threatened wetland on 142-acre estate)
Living Lands
Living Lands is a Defenders of Wildlife project to increase the capacity of local land trusts to protect, enhance and restore native wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
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© Stephanie Coffman (Defenders Conservation Economics Image)
Conservation Economics
Defenders' Conservation Economics Program implements on-the-ground research projects designed to identify and value the benefits of wildlife habitat restoration and conservation on agricultural and ranch lands.
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Defenders of Wildlife - Florida Office
The Florida staff of Defenders of Wildlife work to protect the state's diverse wildlife and wildlife habitat, with special focus on saving and recovering endangered species.
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National Conservation Easement Database
The National Conservation Easement Database (NCED) is the first national database of conservation easement information, compiling records from land trusts and public agencies throughout the United States.
Featured Stories
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Wildlife Habitat Benefits Toolkit
by Mike McQueen
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Using Conservation Forestry to Preserve a Legacy
by Donna Alexander
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The Economic Benefits of Conserving Land: Mount Agamenticus, Maine
by Defenders of Wildlife
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Engaging Communities In Conservation
by Joe Kane
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Climate Change and Florida Scrub Jays
by Defenders of Wildlife
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Red Wolf Ecotourism in North Carolina
by Defenders of Wildlife
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