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easements over 35 , 000 acres of ranch lands along the eastern edge of Waterton Lakes National Park . Proceeds from the purchase of the easements will enable ranch families to stay on the land while encouraging them to keep vital wildlife corridors out of the hands of developers — a win-win for landowners and conservationists alike . CONCLUSION The international work of The Nature Conservancy is not unlike that of a painter who carefully and consistently applies small dabs of paint to a canvas . Up close, the painting seems an incoherent jumble of colors , thousands of minute dots lacking apparent form or structure : But stand back and the whole landsc4pe comes into focus . This art form strikes me as a metaphor for the work of The Nature Conservancy . On the one hand , the Conservancy is small , like a tiny dab of paint on a canvas . Indeed , our network of local conservation partners gives the Conservancy the unparalleled ability to work at the local level — on a " community scale . " This helps us achieve direct , on - the -ground results . On the other hand , The Nature Conservancy is big — a focused , unified organization capable of taking conservation action on a broad international level — protecting vast tracts of forest in Brazil , saving vital migratory bird habitat in Mexico , and conserving southeast Asian waters for the well -being of whales and dolphins . Indeed , it is The Nature Conservancy ' s unique capacity to be effective on both a global and local scale that lies at the very heart of our success . But we dare not rest now . Conservation work is a marathon, not a sprint . Victory goes to those who persevere . And as I hope this report has made clear to you , we continue to have our work cut out for us ! Some 90 % of Earth ' s biological diversity is found outside the United States . By conserving the world ' s life-giving habitats , we ensure the survival of the vast majority of plants and animals . that make up our planet ' s intricate web of life . So please , complete your Member Reply Form ( enclosed) and rush it back to me today with the most generous contribution you can possibly send . Together, we can make a lasting difference in the cause of conservation . Together, we can conserve key lands and waters abroad . Together, we can sustain our globe ' s wondrous diversity of life — a natural heritage whose future belongs neither to the East or West , nor to the developed or the developing , but to us all . Thank you , in advance, for your commitment and generosity . W. William Weeks Xwoj - 6 -