Wonder how we work and why we do what we do? It’s all rooted in our Strategic Framework.
The Strategic Framework defines how Pacific Birds catalyzes conservation and aligns the focus and work of this large-scale partnership.
It defines our DNA - by describing the service pillars, outlines clear commitments to integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into our conservation efforts, and formalizes commitments to our Indigenous partners.
Dig into the new Framework here, or learn about what’s inside below
Service Pillars
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
The staff and International Management Board worked with partners to develop a clear statement to express our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Pacific Birds values diversity and is committed to integrating DEIJ into our conservation efforts, embracing that this is a long-term journey of intentional learning and adaptation to ensure a positive impact on nature and people. To begin this journey, we outline five actions we commit to taking to advance and support diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Indigenous Acknowledgements and Commitments
Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture acknowledges that the lands on which we work are the traditional lands of more than 350 Tribes, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples1, people who resided here since time immemorial and still do.
The work of Pacific Birds and partners involves the conservation, protection, and enhancement of wildlife and habitat that directly impacts Indigenous communities. We acknowledge the need for meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout the implementation of this work. We identified three actions, and ask others to join us, in support of stewarding a more inclusive and equitable future.
1 "Tribal Nation" or "Tribe" means an Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a Federally recognized Tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. § 5130. In the US, "Indigenous Peoples" refers to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors have occupied what is now known as the United States since time immemorial, including members of Tribal Nations (White House Executive Order). In Canada, “Indigenous Peoples" is a collective name for the original peoples of North America and their descendants, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
Conservation Priorities
Spanning over 473 million acres, the Pacific Birds service area includes coastal Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California south to Humboldt County, as well as all of the Pacific Islands. With limited resources and capacity, our Conservation Priorities provide a framework for decision-making and a focused effort to move the needle for particular habitats that have a combination of conservation urgency, the opportunity to enact change through collaborative engagement, and the potential for this partnership to achieve conservation impact.
Our conservation priorities for the next ten years are, specifically focusing on coastal habitats and Western forests within our service area. Within coastal habitats, the focus will center on estuaries, freshwater wetlands, and shallow marine habitats in coastal watersheds in the United States and Canada. Within Western forests, the focus will center on oak and prairie habitats in the Pacific Northwest, and riparian forests in British Columbia.
You can find more information about these conservation priorities, including priority species and objectives in the following existing or in-development documents:
We’re looking forward to sharing more about our Strategic Framework, and new conservation plans, as we shift into focusing on implementation.
