Responsible utilization and management of natural resources is a critical component of society's ability to exist and prosper.  Working landscapes successfully balance economic, social, and ecological priorities.  In rural places, working landscapes are often the primary source of jobs and income.

In a world of modern conveniences and industrial production it's easy to lose sight of how inseparable people are from the environment.  Our supply of food, fiber, building materials, clean air, water, and open space is dependent on well managed working landscapes. 

But working landscapes are in decline in the West.  Challenging rural economics, encroachment of new development, and increased demand for environmental preservation and wilderness expansion are just a few of the pressures that threaten working landscapes.

We believe in a balanced, community-based approach to land conservation.  By partnering with landowners, communities, and diverse interests, Sustainable Northwest is protecting and sustaining working landscapes for current and future generations.