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Conservation Science at Duke Farms
Restoring landscapes to support threatened and endangered wildlife requires actively managing invasive species, prioritizing native species and rigorously evaluating our strategies to make sure they are effective. All of our projects are working to increase biodiversity and carbon sequestration
to protect endangered species of all kinds, both flora and fauna, from becoming extinctDoris Duke1912-1993
to protect endangered species of all kinds, both flora and fauna, from becoming extinct
Duke Farms is a national hub for applied conservation science, ecological restoration, and education. Building on Doris Duke’s legacy of environmental stewardship, Duke Farms addresses critical challenges at the intersection of working lands, biodiversity, and climate through innovative research, nature-positive land use practices, and community engagement. Duke Farms’ 2,700-acre landscape, comprising productive farmland, restored habitats, wetlands, and peri-urban ecosystems, serves as a living laboratory where scientists, students, and land managers collaborate on scalable conservation solutions that enhance ecosystem services, biodiversity, and resilience.
Duke Farms integrates cutting-edge research with practical application to develop gold-standard conservation practices, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and provide transformative education. As a convener and demonstration site, Duke Farms connects diverse partners, scientists, policymakers, land managers, and the public, through hands-on training, immersive learning experiences, and communication of conservation science in action. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive engagement, Duke Farms is shaping a more equitable and sustainable future for people and nature.
The variety of life in all its forms, levels, and combinations, including ecosystem, species, and genetic diversity.
A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.
An approach that aims to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, leading to a net gain in biodiversity and ecosystem health.
The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments and the ecological communities that inhabit them.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The essential benefits people obtain from ecosystems, like clean water, pollination, carbon storage, and recreation.
The capacity of an ecosystem to absorb disturbances and still maintain its basic structure, functions, and feedbacks.
Organisms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild due to various threats.
The responsible use and care of land and natural resources to ensure their health and productivity for current and future generations.
A proposed geological epoch marked by significant human impact on Earth’s climate, ecosystems, and geology.
An integrated approach to agriculture that applies ecological principles to the design and management of sustainable farming systems, emphasizing biodiversity, local knowledge, and resilience.
Approaches that engage and empower local communities in the stewardship of their natural resources.
The process of assisting the recovery of degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems.
Deputy Executive Director of Science and Conservation
Manager of Conservation Research
Manager of Habitat Restoration
Ecologist Coordinator
Community Conservation Coordinator
Agroecology Assistant
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