Stewardship
To meet the economic needs of the farming and ranching community, and the ecological needs of wildlife, we developed our Stewardship program. Stewardship of our natural resources is essential for human livelihoods, economic well-being and for wildlife conservation.
At Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, we believe healthy wildlife habitat and human communities can co-exist and thrive with proper management and stewardship. We work directly with farmers and ranchers to achieve this vision.
In partnership with Natural Resource Conservation Service, state wildlife agencies and private foundations, Bird Conservancy hosts 16 Wildlife Habitat Biologist positions across 6 states who live and work in the rural communities they serve. These unique positions work alongside private landowners, land managers and resource professionals to build trust and deliver voluntary conservation throughout local communities across the west. Since 2008 our Wildlife Habitat Biologists have delivered millions of acres of conservation to simultaneously improve human livelihoods, support vital habitats and conserve wildlife populations in grasslands, wetlands and forests.
Current Projects
Bird Conservancy’s Stewardship team implements habitat conservation across wetlands, grasslands and forested habitats of the Intermountain West and the Great Plains. Although much of our work is through one on one partnerships with landowners we strive to work within landscape scale conservation initiatives for greater impact. Our partner-based approach to habitat conservation and delivery fosters trust, builds communities of practice and makes working lands a priority for future generations.
Stewardship of our land, water and wildlife ensures the continuation of working lands and the preservation of natural beauty for generations to come.
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Stewardship Information
Click links below for more information on the work being done by our Stewardship program, and other resources the program offers.
For more information:
Emily Chavez
Stewardship Director
(970) 482-1707 x 50
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