Reconnecting our Fragmented Natural World

The Center for Large Landscape Conservation is seeking a talented professional to join our team in the role of Operations Coordinator. This person will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations, administrative functions, meetings and events, office systems, financial recordkeeping, and staff support for travel. The role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly, supporting mission-driven teams, and contributing to conservation work from our Bozeman, Montana, office. The position is open until filled, with preference given to applications received by July 31, 2026. To learn more about the position or apply, see the link in our bio. #conservationcareers #conservationjobs

Busy roads can be both a barrier to movement and a major source of mortality for tree-dwelling species. Wildlife crossings are becoming a more widespread solution to reconnect fragmented habitats, keep animals on the move, and keep drivers safe. In places like the Amazon rainforest and Costa Rica, canopy bridge crossings that are designed for arboreal species are bridging the gaps in forest canopies created by roads or other barriers. Read our new blog post to learn more about the different kinds of canopy bridges and the species they serve. Follow the link in our bio to read the blog post.

Please join the Center for Large Landscape Conservation (CLLC) for Green Drinks at the Shane Lalani Pavilion in Story Mill Park (698 Bridger Dr, Bozeman) on Wednesday, July 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Green Drinks is a happy hour for those interested in “green issues” and learning more about CLLC’s work to connect habitat and advance wildlife crossings in Gallatin Valley and beyond. This will be a fun and engaging evening for conservationists, and those who cherish Montana’s scenic landscapes and wildlife. Follow the link in our bio for more information.

We just received some exciting news! As of June 15, 2026, the Center for Large Landscape Conservation is an officially admitted non-governmental organization (NGO) at the United Nations Economic and Social Council, recognized for our special competence in conservation and contributions toward achieving sustainable development. This means we will be able to share our expertise on ecological connectivity and wildlife crossings at the UN. Our activities will include participating in meetings, making oral and written statements, and preparing information to support countries to establish and manage ecological corridors as part of implementing the 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution “Nature knows no borders." We are honored by this decision and look forward to further enhancing our international leadership within the UN system. 📷: United Nations Economic and Social Council chamber in New York City by MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 @unitednations #ecologicalconnectivity #conservation #sustainabledevelopment #wildlifecrossings #natureknowsnoborders

Land degradation, desertification and fragmentation are accelerating, and ecological connectivity is a critical foundation for resilience in the face of these challenges. The Global Land Outlook (GLO) Thematic Report on Ecological Connectivity, launched at the @iucn_official World Conservation Congress in 2025, demonstrates how restoring degraded lands, managing multifunctional landscapes, and addressing fragmentation can simultaneously advance land, biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development goals. A webinar on June 30 with @unccd and @cms.migratory.species will explore the GLO’s key messages, connect them to on-the-ground examples and global initiatives, and highlight how global policies can benefit from and reinforce this integrated perspective. Register at the link in our bio.

Last week, our CLLC board of directors and a few staff members had the immense pleasure of flying with LightHawk, a North American nonprofit that accelerates conservation success through the powerful perspective of flight. LightHawk seeks conservation projects and partners and leverages their team of over 300 volunteer pilots to make flight resources available for free to partners. The flight was an amazing opportunity to see Montana's Gallatin Valley, Gallatin Canyon and busy US-191, and Paradise Valley and US-89 while gaining a new perspective on the priority wildlife crossing sites we are working on with partners like the Montana Department of Transportation. It was also a stark reminder of the human footprint and fragmentation in the area as we seek to restore pathways for wildlife movement. Aerial support provided by @lighthawk_org