NATURAL AREAS CONSERVANCY INC
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Mission Statement
We champion urban natural areas in New York City and across the nation through innovative research, partnerships, and advocacy. We increase the health and resilience of urban forests and wetlands, catalyze connections between people and nature, and strengthen the environmental workforce. Our work makes the city a healthier and more vibrant place to live and thrive.
About This Cause
The Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) was created in 2012 to research, manage, and advocate for New York City’s remaining large forests, wetlands, and grasslands — also known as natural areas. We work in close partnership with NYC Parks and many local partners to increase the health, resilience, and public access to New York City’s 20,000 acres of natural area parkland. Our work is rooted in respect for nature, people, and local communities. And our core values of scientific integrity, strength in partnership, and leadership guide all the work we do. The NAC is New York City’s first and only park conservancy dedicated exclusively to the city’s natural areas, which comprise one third of our park system. To comprehensively support these natural resources, we lead a variety of programs and initiatives in conservation, advocacy, workforce development, public events, and volunteer stewardship. Since 2019, we have grown as a national leader in increasing awareness, resources, and financial support for urban natural areas throughout the United States by launching the Forests in Cities Network. This professional network of representatives from major cities across the country aims to strengthen research, information sharing, and collaboration to advance the field of urban natural area management.