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Conservation Planning

Balance conservation work with community needs

Compare scenarios, set priorities, and adapt—all in ArcGIS, Esri’s comprehensive geospatial platform.

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Protect more with every decision

Conservation succeeds when we know where to act.

ArcGIS connects data to landscapes, enabling more informed and effective conservation action. Focus your conservation planning on the areas that matter most—turning science into clear, location‑based strategy. Identify priority areas, explore trade‑offs, and bring the right voices into the planning process.

Turn science into strategy with ArcGIS

Drive fast alignment through clear, visible priorities

Maps make plans visible, and clear priorities teams move faster and act with confidence.

ArcGIS brings together suitability modeling, spatial analysis, and trusted datasets to support conservation prioritization across your landscape. Every dollar, every acre, and every decision can be backed by evidence you can show.

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Compare futures before committing to one

The strongest conservation strategies come from exploring multiple possibilities.

ArcGIS lets conservation planning teams explore multiple futures—shifting boundaries, testing assumptions, and comparing trade‑offs—before committing resources. Bring climate resilience into the conversation early, evaluate the plan from every angle, and move forward knowing you chose the strongest option.

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Help stakeholders see what the plan is protecting

Clear communication helps conservation plans gain support and momentum.

ArcGIS helps you turn analysis into visual stories that show what’s being protected, why it matters, and where conservation efforts are focused—building shared understanding and momentum for action.

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Update your strategy without starting over

Ecosystems are adaptable and dynamic—your conservation strategy should be too.

ArcGIS connects new field data, alerts, and imagery into your conservation planning process, so teams in the office and in the field can respond to emerging conditions and adapt in unison.

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CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES

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