Who We Are

Conservation Science Partners (CSP) is a dynamic, 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to meet the analytical and research needs of diverse stakeholders in conservation projects. We are a global leader in advanced quantitative analysis and planning services, allowing conservation-minded organizations, managers, and leaders to effectively access and integrate meaningful information to improve discourse and decisions.

At CSP, we draw on the realms of the environmental, social, and computer sciences, among others, and bring deep expertise in a diversity of ecosystem types found around the world. Along with our core staff, we connect the best minds in conservation science to solve problems in a way that’s comprehensive, flexible, and service-oriented.

CSP Labs

Much of the work at CSP is housed among four programs, which we refer to as ‘Labs.’ Our staff work within and across labs to ensure project teams and outcomes are optimized.

Enhancing the way conservation science works and broadening our reach through advancements in technology.

Analytics
Lab

Accounting for interacting trajectories of global change to develop conservation solutions that work for wildlife, landscapes, and people.

Changing Landscapes Lab

Facilitating species recovery through actionable tools and interdisciplinary approaches.

T&E
Lab

Incubating and advancing new approaches to solving conservation problems that integrate human ingenuity and the creativity of nature.

Innovation
Lab

Capabilities & Services

Across our labs and initiatives, CSP’s core capabilities and services include, but are not limited to…

ADVANCED GEOSPATIAL AND EARTH OBSERVATION ANALYSES
ECOSYSTEM AND POPULATION MODELING
MULTI-SCALE CONSERVATION PLANNING AND DESIGN
IMMERSIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Latest News & Updates

CSP IS HIRING!

CSP IS HIRING! Open and Pending Positions

New CSP study identifies key areas for proactive wildfire management that are likely to yield substantial co-benefits to vulnerable human and natural communities alike

PUBLICATION: New CSP study identifies key areas for proactive wildfire management that are likely to  [READ MORE]

NEW CSP STUDY ARGUES CLIMATE CHANGE MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO HIGHWAY CROSSING PLANNING TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

PUBLICATION: New CSP study argues climate change must be incorporated into highway crossing planning to  [READ MORE]

A new analysis by CSP highlights the importance of our Disappearing Parks in providing access to nature for nearby communities, helping to close the ‘nature gap.’

REPORT: A new analysis by CSP highlights the importance of our Disappearing Parks in providing  [READ MORE]

New special issue of Rangeland Ecology and Management provides an actionable path forward to save the sagebrush biome

PUBLICATION: New special issue of Rangeland Ecology and Management provides an actionable path forward to  [READ MORE]

A new CSP report and keynote address at New England Society of American Foresters conference highlight opportunity for protecting more forest and sustainably meeting regional wood product needs

REPORT: A new CSP report and keynote address at New England Society of American Foresters  [READ MORE]

CSP receives Google’s ‘Geo for Good’ Impact Award for 2023!

AWARD: At the most recent Geo for Good summit hosted by Google, CSP was named  [READ MORE]

A new CSP analysis shows how President Biden’s expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument could expand nature access for thousands in the Los Angeles basin

REPORT: The Biden Administration has announced its approval of a 110,000-acre expansion of the existing  [READ MORE]