ecoReserve.org Information

Mission The mission of ecoReserve is to restore and protect endangered land, support sustainable livelihoods, and spawn a new grassroots movement for micro-conservation by providing an engaging online platform for individuals of any means to create their own nature reserves around the world. ecoReserve’s Solution We enable people to create their own private nature reserves for just fifty cents per square yard. Individuals can create a reserve the size of their living room for $25, or a one-acre reserve for $2,000. To address the needs of land and people, we will offer three types of reserves: 1) Conservation Reserves that protect pristine land, 2) Reforestation Reserves that restore degraded land, and 3) Sustainable Livelihood Reserves that are used by local people for sustainable agriculture and agro-forestry. Here’s how the site will work: Create a Reserve – Individuals select a parcel on our interactive map that uses the Google Maps API and high resolution aerial imagery to display the available reserves. Once created, individuals will receive their own private reserve page with annually updated images of their reserve so they can track changes over time. Individuals may visit their reserve whenever they wish. Our scientists will provide ongoing information about the reserve’s restoration, its plants and animals, and its ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration. Learn About Conservation – The site will offer engaging educational features such as Posts from the Field with videos, photos, and blogs from the scientists, staff, and local community members. Connect With Community – Our members can save land as individuals or in a group (such as family, friends, colleges, companies). Our Facebook app and iPhone app will enable individuals to share their reserve easily with their social networks.