A letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Teri Allendorf Last fall, during a visit to a village in Nepal, a woman asked me how Community Conservation funded its work. She assumed the answer would involve a major institution. USAID. WWF. A large international organization with endless resources and infrastructure. When I told her the truth, … Continue reading When Big Funders Say No, Communities Keep Conservation Alive
Calling All Captains!
From August 1–15, participants from around the world will pedal, paddle, and plod to support Community Conservation's work protecting biodiversity and supporting communities worldwide. And every great team needs a great captain.As a team captain, you'll recruit friends, family members, coworkers, or community members to join your team, and encourage them throughout the event.Let us … Continue reading Calling All Captains!
Join us for 2 events in May!
If you're local to the area, we'd love to see you at either of these events. May 9 Join us for the Trillium Festival, a two-day celebration of native plants, wildlife, and conservation at the Maiden Rock American Legion along scenic Pine Creek.Dr. Teri Allendorf, Executive Director of Community Conservation, will present Community Conservation: From Wisconsin to the … Continue reading Join us for 2 events in May!
Community Forestry and the Power of Local People
Why Conservation Works Best When Communities Lead Around the world, forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. In response, conservation efforts have often focused on protected areas, national parks, and top-down enforcement. These approaches are an option, but they are not enough because forests are not empty. They are home to the people who live … Continue reading Community Forestry and the Power of Local People
Big Cats, Big Landscapes
Protecting the World’s Wild Cats Through Community Conservation Across forests in Asia and South America, some of the world’s most iconic predators still move quietly through the landscape. Jaguars in the Amazon. Tigers in the forests of Nepal and Thailand. Leopards in the hills outside Kathmandu. Clouded leopards and bay cats in the rainforests of … Continue reading Big Cats, Big Landscapes
Join Us For Two Live Events in Wisconsin this April
If you are in the area, please join us for a presentation in Baraboo or a workshop in Viroqua! April 15, 2026Join us at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library in Baraboo, WI for the Cabin Fever Lecture series sponsored by the Baraboo Range Preservation Association (BRPA). Dr. Allendorf will share projects protecting biodiversity, including endangered … Continue reading Join Us For Two Live Events in Wisconsin this April
Our 2025 Annual Report: See What You Made Possible
Hornbills are present at our sites in Borneo, Malaysia Our latest annual report is now available. And we hope you’ll take a look as it outlines all the incredible ways your support made a difference this year. Because of you, communities across the world protected forests, monitored wildlife, restored ecosystems, and strengthened their ability to … Continue reading Our 2025 Annual Report: See What You Made Possible
Women at the Frontlines of Conservation
Why the Future of Wildlife Depends on Women Women carrying fuelwood out of a community forestUdayapur, Nepal (December 2025) In forests, grasslands, and villages around the world, conservation does not begin in laboratories or government offices. It begins in daily life, with the women collecting firewood, gathering fodder for livestock, harvesting medicinal plants, tending crops, … Continue reading Women at the Frontlines of Conservation
Conservation Is Not a Straight Line—It’s a Long Game.
A beach in Myanmar Conservation Is a Long Game There is a common misconception that effective conservation follows a straight line: identify a threat, implement a solution, measure success, and move on. In reality, the work of protecting ecosystems, and the communities who depend on them—is rarely so orderly. Conservation meant to last generations demands … Continue reading Conservation Is Not a Straight Line—It’s a Long Game.
Communities Are Not the Beneficiaries of Conservation—They Are Its Driving Force
Erecting signage around the lakes and wetlands in Myanmar There’s a persistent myth in conservation that communities are passive recipients of protection efforts; people to be consulted after plans are made or helped once decisions are finalized. But across cultures and ecosystems, the reality tells a very different story. People who depend on the land … Continue reading Communities Are Not the Beneficiaries of Conservation—They Are Its Driving Force