The Justice Conservation model is exciting and innovative. It centers environmental justice for forest and wetland conservation and preservation. It supports those suffering the impacts of climate change, industrial logging, and biomass. The Justice Conservation model builds a non-extractive, regenerative economy.
The Principles of the Justice Conservation Model
We ground the Justice Conservation model in:
- ecological restoration
- community protection
- equitable partnerships
- justice
This is a replicable solution for communities and tribes. It adds layers that traditional conservation models don’t fully use. It relies on environmental, social, and economic indicators to identify properties.
Justice Conservation Model in Action
Here is a story map that shows the justice conservation model in action. This is how we chose a project location. We assessed an area in Marion County, SC. That’s how we decided to create the Freedom Land community forest.
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