What We Do
The Forest Collective initiates and seeks partnerships with experts, civil society organizations, government agencies, artists, and local communities to facilitate conservation of threatened forest ecosystems and species. We prioritize scientific research, education and outreach, capacity building, and collaborative and community-centered conservation.
Scientific Research
The Forest Collective initiates and supports social and ecological research that inform conservation efforts. We value studies that determine species presence and abundance, identify animal populations of conservation concern, and examine the ecological requirements of threatened species. We also assess human impacts on animal populations, public awareness of species conservation, and human-wildlife interactions.
Education and outreach are foundational activities that create the structures on which conservation of threatened species can be realized. We collaborate with conservation educators and artists to communicate the importance of conservation to the public and policy-makers through culturally- and audience-appropriate content, materials, and programming. We support efforts that target rural and urban settings, primary and secondary school students and teachers, and universities, local communities, as well as government agencies and policy-makers.
Education and Outreach
Capacity Building
It is critical to not only engage with but also invest in people living in close proximity to threatened forest species. We strive to inspire, support, and help train the next generation of local conservationists. Effective, long-term conservation must ultimately be home-grown and driven by dedicated local experts.
It is critical to not only engage with but also invest in people living in close proximity to threatened forest species. We strive to inspire, support, and help train the next generation of local conservationists. Effective, long-term conservation must ultimately be home-grown and driven by dedicated local experts.
Collaborative and Community-Centered Conservation
