Wildlands Conservation is involved in numerous conservation projects and issues throughout the state. As ecologists that have always been active in the community, we believe it is one of our inherent responsibilities to provide a linkage between the science community and the public. Our varied backgrounds allow us to address conservation issues from a social, political and ecological perspective. Our objective is to assist decision makers and the public in making well-informed decisions based on the best available information.

Conservation Planning Experience

Wildlands Conservation staff works in all facets of conservation planning ranging from large scale planning initiatives to community-based guidance and environmental education. These include:

• Review of Development of Regional Impacts (DRI’s) for the Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
  
  
• Working with local conservation groups in providing expert biological opinion on land use issues throughout Florida.
  
  
• Identifying target acquisition areas for state and county governments.
  
  
• Liaison between government entities, landowners and the public on conservation related issues.
  
  
• Stakeholder coordination.
  
  
• Conducting studies focusing on public knowledge, attitudes and behavior about wildlife and resource management in Florida.
  
  
• Coordinating successful campaign efforts to initiate environmental land acquisition programs and funding. Our staff has spearheaded and led the community education and outreach campaigns, formed Political Action Committees and worked with various interest groups to pass successful referenda.
  
  
• Assisting in the development of Florida county ordinances and the Florida Legislature relating to land use and conservation issues, including habitat protection, sea turtles, exotic species, and land acquisition and management programs.