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Mark Tercek. Mark Tercek is The Nature Conservancy’s president and chief executive officer, a position he assumed in July 2008. He came to the Conservancy from Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director and headed the firm’s Center for Environmental Markets and its Environmental Strategy Group. In his 24-year career at Goldman Sachs, Tercek also headed various global departments for the… See full bio.

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Story: Read about how Pedro Agustin is saving the Atlantic Forest in Brazil one seedling at a time: Pedro Agustin begins work at 7 a.m. For nine months out of the year, he spends his days planting seedlings in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Although just 7 percent of the original forest remains, Agustin and his colleagues are working hard to bring this forest back from the brink of extinction, one tree at a time. But these tree planters can’t do it alone. They are planting trees that have been purchased through the Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign. And for just $1 per tree, people everywhere are helping to make a lasting difference in the Atlantic Forest. Despite its diminished state, the Atlantic Forest still ranks as a global conservation priority. The remaining 7 percent of the Atlantic Forest is still among the biologically richest and most diverse forests: The forest is home to 1,000 species of birds and more than 20,000 species of plants. Brazil: Seedlings of Change Planting native seedlings in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Pedro Agustin plants trees to reforest Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Get Involved Join Now -- It's Free Join the Conservancy's online community and you can explore new places, receive email you want and build your own personalized nature page! The health of the Atlantic Forest is crucial to local Brazilian communities — for instance, it provides clean water to more than 120 million people. Go Deeper Plant a Billion Trees Learn how you can help restore the beauty of the Atlantic Forest. Inspiring Stories Be inspired by great stories of our conservation work — from Indonesia to Oregon and Brazil to Hawai’i. Can Rodents and Birds Help Save a Forest? See how some unique partners are helping us rebuild Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Planting Trees to Protect Watersheds Reforestation of the Atlantic Forest will help protect watersheds that provide the drinking water to millions of people. Native trees cultivated at a nursery for re-planting the Atlantic Forest By Margaret Southern and Cara Goodman Pedro Agustin begins work at 7 a.m. For nine months out of the year, he spends his days planting seedlings in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Although just 7 percent of the original forest remains, Agustin and his colleagues are working hard to bring this forest back from the brink of extinction, one tree at a time. But these tree planters can’t do it alone. They are planting trees that have been purchased through the Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign. And for just $1 per tree, people everywhere are helping to make a lasting difference in the Atlantic Forest. Despite its diminished state, the Atlantic Forest still ranks as a global conservation priority. The remaining 7 percent of the Atlantic Forest is still among the biologically richest and most diverse forests: The forest is home to 1,000 species of birds and more than 20,000 species of plants. “It’s Hard Work — Year Round” The hot, humid weather between September and May is perfect for tree planting. During this time, Agustin plants about 300 native seedlings a day. When the cold air arrives in June, tree planting becomes nearly impossible, but Agustin and his co-workers remain hard at work. They dig holes where they’ll plant next season’s seedlings. They check up on last season’s saplings, measuring their growth like proud fathers, watering them and clearing away weeds and invasive grasses. They build fences to protect freshly planted patches on ranches and farms, where meandering livestock could otherwise easily trample months’ worth of work. “It’s hard work — year round,” Agustin admits. But he smiles when he mentions that he saw his first anteater in a recently reforested area. “We’re doing a direct service.” Reforestation Protects Water Supplies and Combats Climate Change The Atlantic Forest is considered one of the world’s most endangered tropical forests. Illegal logging, land conversion to pastures, and urban expansion have all contributed to its degradation. But the health of the forest is extremely important to the local communities’ livelihoods, cultures and water supply — the Atlantic Forest alone provides clean water to more than 120 million people in Brazil. Reforestation is also a key component of combating climate change. Every year, as millions of hectares of forests are cut down, millions of tons of carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere. But reforestation efforts and projects to stop deforestation are one of the most cost effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agustin used to work at a nearby eucalyptus plantation — one of the industries that most threatens and fragments the Atlantic Forest. His job involved cutting down native trees and planting eucalyptus for pulp and paper, which greatly reduces the number of species living in the area. But when he heard about the opportunity to plant native trees instead, he jumped at the chance to do something he believes in. The Atlantic Forest is considered one of the world’s most endangered tropical forests. Illegal logging, land conversion to pastures, and urban expansion have all contributed to its degradation. But the health of the forest is extremely important to the local communities’ livelihoods, cultures and water supply — the Atlantic Forest alone provides clean water to more than 120 million people in Brazil. Reforestation is also a key component of combating climate change. Every year, as millions of hectares of forests are cut down, millions of tons of carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere. But reforestation efforts and projects to stop deforestation are one of the most cost effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agustin used to work at a nearby eucalyptus plantation — one of the industries that most threatens and fragments the Atlantic Forest. His job involved cutting down native trees and planting eucalyptus for pulp and paper, which greatly reduces the number of species living in the area. But when he heard about the opportunity to plant native trees instead, he jumped at the chance to do something he believes in. (Read more inspiring stories at: http://www.nature.org/aboutus/features/stories.html)

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TNC has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. They have more than 1 million members, and they work in all 50 states and more than 30 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.

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Climate Change experts believe that the Nature Conservancy has a record of doing good work, has top-notch scientists working for them, and has a broad reach at an international level.
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Mark Tercek is The Nature Conservancy’s president and chief executive officer, a position he assumed in July 2008. He came to the Conservancy from Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director and headed the firm’s Center for Environmental Markets and its Environmental Strategy Group. In his 24-year career at Goldman Sachs, Tercek also headed various global departments for the firm’s investment banking division. In addition, Tercek is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations — and serves on its independent task force on climate change — as well as a member of the steering group on the Prince’s Rainforest Project, launched in 2007 by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Tercek is a frequent public speaker on topics connected to business and the environment.

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