Our mission and philosophy is the preservation of environmentally valuable or sensitive lands in central Florida and to educate the public about the importance and preservation of these lands. Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. The mission of the North American Bear Center is to enhance the understanding of the general public of the habits, needs and environment of bears in North America. Such understanding is accomplished through educational outreach and by ongoing research. The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Conservation biology is dedicated to collaborative conservation biology research and education.
Born in response to biological crisis, conservation biology is mission-oriented and multidisciplinary.