Translating Research into Action.

We work with the local community and bridge scientific research and conservation action.

Conservation Research

VWL conducts applied research that intersects conservation, agriculture, and communities. We leverage close collaborations with regional partners to integrate local knowledge and expertise into our project design and implementation. These collaborations allow us to develop science-based solutions to combat biodiversity loss, while simultaneously addressing the unique goals of farmers
and landowners.

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Education

VWL cultivates the next generation of conservation professionals by training and mentoring students, interns, and graduate fellows in conservation research development and implementation, science communication, and community-based conservation.

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Community Engagement

Over 80% of Virginia’s landscapes are held in private ownership, making landowners the primary stewards of healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Through our landowner network and community science program, VWL strives to empower communities with tools to maximize our collective conservation impact.

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VWL is supported 100% by grants and donations,

and our work is made possible by the generous contributions from our community.

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VWL by the Numbers

Since 2010

304

Citizen Scientists Trained

82985

Acres in VWL Survey Network

1065

Species Documented

12041

Volunteer Hours

WHERE WE WORK

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SUPPORT VWL

VWL is supported 100% by grants and donations and our work is made possible by the generous contributions from our community.

The Smithsonian Institution is a 501(c)(3). All contributions are tax-deductible.

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Virginia Working Landscapes
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
1500 Remount Road, MRC 5537
Front Royal, Virginia 22630

SCBIVWL@si.edu
540-635-0035

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