At the Centre for Land Conservation, our goal is to significantly accelerate the pace of local and regional land conservation across Canada.
The Centre for Land Conservation (CLC) was established in 2019 as an independent Canadian policy and program leadership institute to support and grow better, faster, and sustainable private land conservation in Canada. CLC works in partnership with community-based land conservation organizations to develop initiatives that will grow the business of conservation in Canada.
We develop entrepreneurial leaders, strengthen local and regional land conservation organizations, design and advocate for constructive policy initiatives, and recognize and engage caring landowners and partners.
As a registered charity operating nationally, the CLC is building the foundation for achieving more, better, and lasting conservation outcomes, and for delivering collaborative conservation grounded in active reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Our Work
Our work is focused in three areas, each contributing to a whole-landscape, inclusive approach to land conservation. The CLC approaches everything with a desire to work collaboratively with partners across sectors and disciplines and a commitment to work towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Programs and Projects
We work with local and regional partners to design and build collaborative multi-year programs, fundraising campaigns, and professional conservation practices that will reduce duplication, strengthen outcomes, work towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and accelerate enduring conservation in local communities.
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Research and design of constructive policy initiatives
As the only Canadian think-tank on conservation, we identify issues and solutions that are strategically significant, measurably effective, transferable across boundaries, and designed to achieve long-term impact.
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Conservation Excellence
Conservation organizations require strong and effective governance, finances, policies, and programs to achieve lasting success. The Conservation Excellence Certification™ program and the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices (CLTSP) support individual organizations in their quest for excellence. The Centre for Land Conservation serves as the custodian of the CLTSP.
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Commitment to Transparency
The Centre for Land Conservation is committed to transparency. View our latest financial statements here.
Commitment to Reconciliation
Indigenous Peoples have cared for and stewarded lands, waters, and wildlife since time immemorial. The Centre for Land Conservation recognizes that Indigenous histories, experiences, and Traditional Knowledge are integral to successful conservation and restoration. The Centre also recognizes our responsibility to learn our shared stories and reflect on the colonial history of conservation.
Want to Work with Us?
We’re always open to work with different partners from non-profits, academic, government, and private institutions. If you’re a part of the land conservation community and would like to explore ways to work together, contact us.
Publications
Safeguarding Private Conservation Lands in Canada
A national conservation endowment match funding initiative and a conservation insurance facility would support private land conservation organizations to carry our their missions.
This report explores feasibility and outlines next steps to support the sector in moving forward with these programs.
Forever Protected?
Examining the legal and stewardship challenges private land conservation organizations face, as well as opportunities to overcome them.