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Our work

Pacific Biodiversity Institute is dedicated to biodiversity conservation and high standards of integrity and science. We provide a broad range of conservation science and technical services to support conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices in the United States and abroad.

Welcome

Science to support conservation

Pacific Biodiversity Institute conducts conservation science research and provides consulting and data management services to organizations concerned with natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to using the best available science to enhance natural resource planning and management decisions. More...

Science education

We also offer educational programs about natural resource and biodiversity conservation, including internet-based information resources and conservation science internships. More...

Field studies and landscape analysis

Our approach to conservation science combines in-depth, field-based studies with comprehensive landscape analysis. We tackle conservation problems at multiple spatial scales - from small watersheds and ownerships to projects that cover large regions of the planet. More...

Where we work

Pacific Biodiversity Institute is located in Winthrop, Washington, tucked into the beautiful North Cascades mountain range. We have conducted projects across the USA, and in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador and Costa Rica. More...

Our philosophy and strategy

Our work is based on a deep respect for the scientific process, humanity and the natural world. Our current focus and strategic direction is aimed at creating innovative approaches to conservation that adapt to a rapidly changing world. Our strategic plan guides our research, education and conservation science support efforts. More...

Conservation partnerships and priorities

Pacific Biodiversity Institute encourages conservation partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders. We hope to simulate partnerships that emphasize both biodiversity conservation and the creation of sustainable human communities and economies. Conservation action should be based on commonly shared, science-based conservation priorities. More...

Expertise

We offer expertise in ecology, conservation biology, conservation botany, wildlife biology, and spatial analysis of complex, landscape-level ecological and social phenomenon. We have a world-class spatial analysis lab where we apply GIS and remote sensing technologies to conservation and natural resource management issues. More...

On these pages, you will find out more about our initiatives, history, current direction, services, publications and products.

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