Institute for Applied Ecology

Who We Are

The Institute for Applied Ecology is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Corvallis, Oregon and Santa Fe, New Mexico. We’re committed to the conservation of native species and habitats.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Institute for Applied Ecology is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. Our vision is a world where all people and wildlands are healthy and interact positively, biological diversity flourishes, and environmental challenges are met with a social commitment to solving problems with scientific principles.

What We Do

• We provide a service to public and private agencies and individuals by developing and communicating information on ecosystems, species, and effective management strategies.
• Restoration of habitats is a primary focus, and we conduct this work through partnerships with a diverse group of agencies, organizations and the private sector.
• We link our community with habitats through education and outreach.

How You Can Support Our Work

Your donation will support our mission to conserve native species and habitats across the West, including the advancement of important restoration priorities in Arizona such as:

• Leading several crews collecting native seeds and surveying rare plants
• Developing a seed cleaning facility for use by nonprofit and agency partners
• Expanding native seed production capacity with private growers and coordinating needs with restoration projects
• Developing an Arizona seed certification program to preserve the genetic diversity of native seeds
• Leading grower and restoration workshops for producers and agency partners
• Growing native plants and outplanting them in endangered habitats