habitatwise

Habitatwise is a nonprofit organization focused on conserving and restoring natural and urban habitats to support biodiversity, climate resilience, and human well-being. The group pursues habitat protection through scientific assessment, restoration projects, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

Founded in 2008 by a coalition of conservation professionals, Habitatwise established regional offices and partnerships to implement habitat restoration, urban greening, and biodiversity monitoring across multiple ecosystems.

Activities include conducting habitat inventories and biodiversity monitoring using standardized protocols, restoring wetlands, forests, grasslands, and urban green spaces, designing nature-based solutions for cities, and running citizen science programs. The organization collaborates with universities, government agencies, and local NGOs.

Its impact is tracked through metrics on habitat area restored, species richness, and ecosystem services such as flood mitigation and carbon sequestration. Programs emphasize community involvement and capacity-building, with a focus on low-income and underserved urban areas to improve access to nature.

Governance and funding: The organization is governed by a board of directors and an advisory council. It relies on grants, donations, corporate partnerships, and government contracts, with transparency maintained through annual reports and program evaluations.