who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Archiving and sharing scientific data LANDSWARD FOUNDATIONresearchProvides scientific data on biology, habitats, wildlife populations, and environmental conditions of the Coconino Plateau and Little Colorado River Valley, which is archived and shared with various stakeholders to help maintain landscape integrity and biodiversity.
- Assessing and monitoring conserved land LANDSWARD FOUNDATIONdirect serviceAssesses and monitors 45,000 acres of conserved land south of the Grand Canyon, a responsibility assigned after a Conservation Easement was donated in 2000.
- Conducting scientific research and monitoring of natural resources LANDSWARD FOUNDATIONresearchConducts scientific research and monitoring related to natural resources, their use, and management, focusing on ecological processes, climate change, invasive species, contaminants, forest vegetation, grassland health, habitat loss, fragmentation, wildlife ecology, renewable energy, mining, and recreation. This includes monitoring natural and cultural resource qualities in the Coconino Plateau region and Little Colorado River Valley, covering geology, soils, hydrology, and archaeology.
- Providing guidelines and strategies for wildlife and plant population management LANDSWARD FOUNDATIONresearchProvides guidelines, conservation objectives, and strategies for managing and monitoring wildlife and plant populations, including species such as the golden eagle, American pronghorn, endangered black-footed ferret, Gunnison's prairie dog, ferruginous hawk, and endangered Fickeisen plains cactus.
- Supporting research through established field sites LANDSWARD FOUNDATIONresearchSupports research efforts through established field sites within Babbitt Ranches, including the 40,000-acre Cataract Conservation Easement, SP Crater Golden Eagle Conservation Complex, three NAU biological research field stations (Blue Chute, Black Point, Little Colorado River Valley), the Wild Bill Ranch Camp Ecological Site, and a NOAA and CRN data collection station on the Cataract Ranch.