Thoughtful, timely conservation research is needed to understand the interplay between climate, ecology, biodiversity, health, technology, society, and economy. Our research initiatives help us to make more informed decisions to support land protection and ensure a more sustainable future for all life in New England.

Research Initiatives

Initiative

Science of Land-Use Change

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A Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities initiative that studies the long-term changes in forest ecosystems in New England with a focus on quantifying how changes in land use — including timber harvest, land conversion, and conservation — affect the benefits that landscapes provide now and in the future.
Initiative: Research
February 25, 2022
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Stewardship Science

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W&W Stewardship Science is a forest monitoring program designed for the landowner of New England through a step-by-step approach used to track changes in their woods over time. This program connects people throughout the region through a “citizen-science” forest monitoring program effort to help understand New England’s changing forests.
Initiative: Research
February 25, 2022
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Conservation Research

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WWF&C partners conduct a range of research projects to better understand the value and impacts of conservation on land and communities.
Topics: Science & Research
Initiative: Research
April 8, 2022
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