The Conservation Fund

We’re thrilled to partner with City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation to help Ormewood Park, located just east of downtown Atlanta, get its first large urban greenspace! The 5.3-acre property honors the life and legacy of a local farmer and will be accessible from the Atlanta BeltLine’s under-construction Southside Trail. Read more: bit.ly/3zEYMF0.

We’re still celebrating our Working Forest Fund as they have passed the incredible milestone of protecting 1 million acres of forestland across the U.S.! Our Working Forest Fund model allows us to quickly purchase at-risk lands, like working forests, while crafting a creative, permanent solution to ongoing management. Why? Because experts anticipate losing 13 million acres of working forests in the next decade, and these lands are critical to our economies, jobs and way of life. Learn more from our team about why they love the work they do and read more in our recent press release: bit.ly/3zk1Wh9. #LandSustainsUs, #OneMillionaires

We’re thrilled to be highlighted as The Land Report's 2023 Timberland Deal of the Year for our Deep River Woods project in southwest Washington state! We protected more than 20,500 acres of highly productive timberland in the state’s largest land acquisition in more than a decade with our partners at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. These forests will be sustainably managed and provide benefits for the surrounding communities for years to come. Learn more about the importance of our work and the integral role the property plays in the area’s economy: bit.ly/4cVEK7D. #LandSustainsUs

Yesterday, we helped add almost 600 acres to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana’s largest national forest! The area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and this new acreage opens trail access to Westphal Parks and several backcountry trail loops, all of which will be fully incorporated into National Forest lands. A special thank you to U.S. Senator Jon Tester and U.S. Senator Steve Daines. 📷 Wikimedia Commons #LandSustainsUs, #LWCF, USDA Forest Service

Breaking news! We just acquired 68 acres atop Sugarloaf Mountain in Polk County, Tennessee at the head of Ocoee River Gorge with The Nature Conservancy. The property will be permanently protected for people and wildlife 🦌 👣. 📷 1 | Sam Rogers 📷 2 | USDA Forest Service

Happy #FourthofJuly! We hope you're able to enjoy some of your favorite outdoor activities today! 📷 Jill Wellington via Pixabay

Do you or someone you know have a background in finance and experience with government grants? We're looking for a grants administrator to join our Chapel Hill, NC team! Learn more and share with your network: bit.ly/3W5P47i. #nowhiring, #jobsearch, #jobopening, #jobseekers, #philanthropyjobs, #grantsadministrator, #nonprofitjobs, #chapelhilljobs

Celebrations are still in order for the major milestone our Working Forest Fund reached — protecting 1 million acres of working forestland across the US. These forestlands help provide our clean water, sustain local economies, provide us with paper goods and products, help mitigate the effects of our changing climate, create quality, U.S.-based jobs and more. Read more: bit.ly/3zk1Wh9. #LandSustainsUs, #OneMillionaires

Thanks for the shoutout, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)! Learn more about our work in Wyoming:

What is a recirculating aquaculture system, or RAS? Learn more from our Freshwater Institute.