Community Development | The Conservation Fund

April 12, 2017|By Ross Feldman

At The Conservation Fund, we know conservation starts with communities. Our efforts to conserve land and combat climate change are complemented by strategic initiatives that boost community prosperity and help build vibrant communities.

Vibrant communities are found in both urban and rural areas, fostering the health of community members and visitors. Vibrant communities are nourished by resilient working forests and working farms that support food and fiber systems upon which we depend. Vibrant communities have clean and abundant water resources and natural green spaces. Vibrant communities honor their cultural and historical assets and share their unique stories as part of their sustainable economic development strategies. Vibrant communities generate economic opportunities from the value chains of outdoor recreation, small town entrepreneurs, artisans and conserved landscapes.

The Fund builds vibrant communities and supports community prosperity through:

Inspiring resilient and equitable development in urban communities
Supporting rural investment and natural resource-based economies
Promoting healthy and sustainable, local food and farming

April 12, 2017|By Ross Feldman

Build Vibrant Communities

Rural Economic Development

Support for Underserved Communities

Ecotourism Support

Environmental Youth Leadership

Asset Mapping