– Our mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Although we have conserved nearly 120 million acres around the world, growing threats to the planet now require us to accelerate our work and reach out to more people and places. To make a charitable gift toward protecting fragile habitats throughout the world, or to preserve precious land in Kentucky, please contact this office or visit our Web site now.