Philanthropic Generosity Protects 85 Million Acres Across US and Australia

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Wealthy landowners are making a lasting environmental impact by designating their properties for conservation through wills and estate bequests. Australia now ranks among the world's leaders in privately-protected land, with 24 million acres dedicated to conservation efforts, demonstrating how individual generosity can preserve natural spaces for future generations.
Wealthy landowners are making a lasting environmental impact by designating their properties for conservation through wills and estate bequests. Australia now ranks among the world’s leaders in privately-protected land, with 24 million acres dedicated to conservation efforts, demonstrating how individual generosity can preserve natural spaces for future generations.