What We Do

At The Conservation Fund, we know that conservation is about people, as much as places: A thriving community has a healthy environment and a healthy economy. That’s why we work to build both. Every day, we forge partnerships that conserve land, train leaders and invest in conservation at home.

We help government agencies, land trusts, nonprofit organizations and other partners acquire and protect landscapes valued for recreation, wildlife habitat, history and more. Our real estate services include identifying, negotiating and financing land purchases that fulfill our partners’ priorities.

We help community leaders collaborate and plan for strategic conservation, building a tapestry of connected greenways for people and wildlife alike. Our investment services include bridge financing from our revolving fund, a critical tool that allows our partners to act quickly on conservation opportunities. Among other efforts, we: finance natural resource-based small business in rural areas; sustainably manage two nonprofit forests in Northern California; operate a leading mitigation bank in the South; and more.

We invite you to learn more about what we do, from the places we protect to our part in fighting climate change and improving our nation’s infrastructure. Today, more than ever before, land and water conservation is key to America’s progress. Together, we’re moving forward.