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Mission
PBP's mission is to conserve biodiversity statewide by
fostering communication and cooperation among everyone
concerned with natural resource values throughout the
state. Our activities strive to:
· Educate people on the ways biodiversity sustains
economic and environmental health and ensures quality
of life for all Pennsylvanians.
· Develop a scientifically-based plan for biodiversity
conservation.
· Advise state agencies and encourage them to take
a leadership role in the conservation of biodiversity.
· Promote voluntary conservation of biodiversity
on private lands.
· Advocate both private and public long-term funding
for biodiversity conservation initiatives.
· Assess and regularly account for progress on
biodiversity conservation in Pennsylvania.
Structure
PBP is comprised of an assembly of public and private
stakeholders who have
an interest in conserving and protecting biodiversity.
PBP is governed by a Board that acts on recommendations
from seven task forces (Bioinformatics, Education, Funding,
Policy, Public Relations, Science, and Stewardship).
PBP members participate in one or more task forces, which
meet as needed in various locations in the state.
What Is PBP Doing about
Biodiversity Conservation?
Although members represent a diversity of backgrounds
and opinions, a consensus
emerged that a comprehensive statewide plan focusing on
strategies and opportunities for protecting Pennsylvania's
biodiversity must be developed and implemented.
PBP is presently developing the Pennsylvania Biodiversity
Conservation Plan supported by funding from both private
and public sources.
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