About WHF  |   President's Message

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Services  |   Conservation Easements Land Management and Endowments Land Stewardship Project Monitoring Ecological Restoration Planning Conservation Education

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Conservation Values  |

Board of Directors  |   Riley Swift Patrick J. Shea, Ph.D. John H. Anderson, D.V.M. William (Bill) Clark Alexander Ferreira Robert Weygandt Primo Santini

Staff  |   Patrick J. Shea, Ph.D. Kelly Velasco Lisa Williams Mary Meyerpeter

Associates Barry Anderson Brent Helm Chad Aakre Mark Jennings, Ph.D. Michelle Korpos Gaylene Tupen

About WHF

The Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF) is a public, nonprofit land trust under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. WHF is dedicated to preserving California's rich heritage of open spaces, agricultural land, and diverse wildlife. Founded in 2000, the directors and staff welcome land-conservation projects that protect wildlife habitat and educational programs that expand awareness of wildlife needs.

WHF is dedicated to educating the public about conservation and creating and implementing educational projects on preserve sites. We strive to work with homeowners' associations to provide information on maintaining preserved lands as well as creating awareness among homeowners of the value of open space.

WHF is committed to providing educational opportunities for students of all ages to experience and appreciate the many different types of plants and animals living on our protected open-space preserves.

President's Message

"...the Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF) has transformed into a fuller, more vigorous organization."
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Land Trust Alliance Accreditation

In 2008, the Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF) applied for accreditation from the Land Trust Alliance (LTA). A public comment period is now open.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how WHF complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards, see: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/getting-accredited/2008-indicator-practices