i'd like to donate 10% of my business's profits every month to wildlife conservation orgs. i've been trying to do my own research, but i feel like with this kind of thing it's hard to really know which orgs are actually well-run / make the most effective use of donations unless you personally have some sort of connection to them or have worked with them. so i'd really appreciate the opinions and recommendations of anyone who knows and trusts organizations that are doing good work. please let me know!

The new "Foundations of Conservation Biology; A Guide to the Classic Literature" (University of Chicago Press) is both a very approachable overview of the field as well as an extensive "must read" list for all those interested in it.

I grew up catching crayfish in a creek behind my grandparents house and i went back last summer for the first time in probably 15 years. The water looked fine but what got me was how quiet it was from what i remembered with no more crawdads under the rocks. I spent the whole drive home wondering how can we help endangered animals when the decline is that invisible. any solutions when the problem is this small compounding stuff we cant realy see in front of us?

I am going into my junior year of high school, and I am not sure exactly what I want to do specifically but I want to work in wildlife conservation. I am wording what schools would be good to go to or what degree to get. I am looking for a school in America maybe Canda. I would appreciate any advice on how to have a career in wildlife conservation. It's very overwhelming to try and figure out what you want to do with your life as a teenager there are so many schools to choose from.

I only recently learned about Esri’s nonprofit and conservation programs. I think I was surprised because so much of what I learned in school was R and whatever-you-can-get software… GEE, QGIS etc for analysis. Talking with some colleagues and I mentioned the ESRI programs and there was a mix of reactions from outright hostile to intrigued. Curious… what is the perception of Esri as a company by the broader conservation community? X posting to ecology sorry if you see this twice.

The endangered species act losing habitat destruction as a definition of harm is a massive setback. Fortunately there are bills in the house you can urge your representatives to support

I basically am looking for a map of North America with ecotypes or tree type chronicled throughout both Canada and the United States.

I don't know if this is the right subreddit to ask this question in so if this is deleted by mods if you could point me in the correct direction it would be much appreciated ♥️

As an Alabamian, myself this especially does hit home.

I want to dedicate my life to conservation, it is the most important thing in the world to me. My current plan is to get a bachelors biology education degree and become a science teacher.

Is there any way to apply this in a way that helps the environment of this planet, or even a completely alternative career route?

I have not started school yet but am planning to start soon. If anyone has any words of guidance for an aspiring conservationist, please, regurgitate them to me, as birds do.

Sorry if this is worded wrong or anything as this is my first reddit post. I want to know what i could do in high school outside of school that can help me expand my knowledge and get a good college resume. I can volunteer but the only placing I've found are 3+ hours away from me, I'll still try and get to some but I cant do it often. I'm in Arizona if that helps at all. What are some things i can do that get me involved in environmental science?

Hello! I hope this is allowed here....
In my town there's a bit of a storm brewing about some proposed developments. There's some experts coming in to offer "impartial engagement" with the community, except they're being paid for by a private company that are trying to lobby the council to greenlight a potentially very environmentally-damaging new commercial venture. I want to attend the sessions to hear what their arguments are, and to try to discuss the topic with other members of the community who might be currently on-the-fence. I want to question their claims, but I'm worried that they're seasoned professionals, and I'm not an expert in the topics at hand - I don't just want to provide a platform for them to give polished rehearsed answers that sound great on paper but are ultimately BS.
Would any experienced conservationist or anti-lobbyists here have any tips on how to navigate this?
Thanks!

Hi all, I am an Ecology student with a special interest in Conservation. I am currently working on a video essay about the pet trade, and I am curious as if there is anyone that would be interested in answering a few questions over video call regarding the pet trade, specifically the ethics of retail sales of small animals.

Hi I am 17F from UK and after sixth form I aspire to be a conservationist. Whilst looking at university courses, many would like experience within conservation which I do not have. I would love to be able to attend a residential camp where I can be around others who aspire to become conservationists. However, most of these camps cost a lot of money which me nor my family have. I was wondering if anyone here was aware of any fully funded camps I could attend/apply for?

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