Global Conservation

Mass Audubon’s mission is protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife, but our reach extends far beyond state lines. Our global efforts began in the late 1960s, when it became obvious that the clearing of forests and degradation of oceans affects us all regardless how well we’re protecting our own backyard.

On top of that, protecting “Massachusetts birds” involves a broader approach because over 70 percent of them spend time elsewhere.

This is why in 1969 Mass Audubon launched one of the world’s first major international natural history travel programs with a goal of educating participants about our global ecosystem. Since then, Mass Audubon has embraced a limited international conservation agenda to complement its ambitious domestic one.