Oaxaca state in southern Mexico lies adjacent to the Mesoamerican biological corridor and is comprised of a uniquely diverse landscape. It is further home to many indigenous peoples who possess autonomy and communal land ...

Durham, North Carolina is one of the most densely forested cities in the southeastern U.S. but is also part of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the region. Development is occurring at a rapid pace and often without ...

Traditionally, conservation organizations sought to protect the most pristine land from the pressures of conversion and degradation. The conserved lands were identified by their inherent ecological value such as biodiversity ...

Participatory approaches are being increasingly utilized in conservation projects. The idea stems from critiques of previous practice being too exclusionary resulting in poor outcomes. A broad theme in these critiques relates ...

Land access is a critical part of maintaining our nation’s food system and fostering the growth of a new generation of farmers. Access to farmland has long been an issue for farmers of color, along with affordability and ...

Communications is a critical component of a land trust’s success. Since land trusts are mainly private, non-profit organizations, they are heavily dependent on donors and volunteers. A strong communications strategy will ...

The Fazao-Malfakassa National Park was established by forcing the local communities off their land and without taking into considerations their point of view. In addition, the government failed to conduct a good assessment ...

The Nature Conservancy’s North Carolina chapter (TNC NC) is exploring opportunities to secure additional financing for their conservation work through the sale of carbon offset credits in regulatory or voluntary markets. ...

The purpose of my Masters project was to conduct a formative evaluation of the Mount Kilimanjaro Roots & Shoots Community-based Conservation Partnership Project (Conservation Site) in Northeast Tanzania. After one year of ...

Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) works to protect and better North Carolina Water Resources by funding projects within the state of North Carolina. This masters project focuses on the benefits of conservation in ...