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About Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Irvine Ranch Conservancy is a non-profit, non-advocacy organization, committed to the highest possible standards of long-term land stewardship.
Based in Orange County, California, our Mission is to ensure the protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural resources of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks forever and to provide diverse opportunities for public participation by conducting and supporting scientific, recreational and educational initiatives and programs.
We work on the land in three essential areas:
Science & Stewardship | Community Programs | Planning & Field Operations
Based in Orange County, California, our Mission is to ensure the protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural resources of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks forever and to provide diverse opportunities for public participation by conducting and supporting scientific, recreational and educational initiatives and programs.
We work on the land in three essential areas:
Science & Stewardship | Community Programs | Planning & Field Operations
Our Vision: A Higher Standard of Stewardship
Our Vision is for the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks to be cared for and treasured to the highest possible standards. People come from near and far to visit, natural resources are stewarded to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience, and the land is a source of broad community participation and pride. The conservation and recreation successes of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are a model of how urban wilderness can be protected and managed through a network of public/private partnerships, and of how private initiative can catalyze public benefit. The programs of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy inspire growing, active public support for the land in surrounding communities.
We work in partnership with anyone who shares this bold Vision, under the following Core Values:
We work in partnership with anyone who shares this bold Vision, under the following Core Values:
- Stewardship in Perpetuity – Our commitment to protection of the natural resources of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks is forever. We want future generations to experience a biological richness on the land equal to or better than exists today. We only engage in practices and activities on the land that can be sustained without degrading the land and its resources over time.
- Broad Collaboration and Partnership – The long-term health of the Landmarks depends on the collaboration of a wide variety of people, communities and interests. With honesty, integrity and accountability as our standards, we work together with anyone who shares our goal of excellence in conservation and sustainable enjoyment of the land.
- Sustainability – We strive to protect the species, habitats and natural communities of the Landmarks in perpetuity while encouraging public participation and enjoyment by a growing, diverse, urban population. In meeting this challenge, our decisions are based on the best scientific information and experience possible.
- Public Participation – The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks is a nearby connection to nature for a broad urban region. We are committed to providing a wide variety of educational and compatible recreation experiences fostering personal connections that enhance support of the Landmarks in surrounding communities.
- Innovation and Leadership – We believe that non-profits can play a vital role in helping establish standards of excellence and providing innovation, resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit and stability to the challenge of managing natural resources for the public good. Our approach seeks to take the best practices and methods of the private sector and apply them to management partnerships with the public sector on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.