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Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy

Our Goal

A 10% or greater improvement in the health, function, and connectivity of Southeastern ecosystems by 2060

Near-term metrics:
  • 1% improvement in the health, function, and connectivity of Southeastern ecosystems every 4 years
  • 1% increase in conservation actions within the Southeast Conservation Blueprint every 4 years

To read more, view this 1-pager on the SECAS goal.

Progress toward achieving the goal





The 2023 progress report, Recent trends in Southeastern ecosystems, is based on the best available data from existing Southeast-wide monitoring programs since SECAS was established in 2011. Here’s a snapshot from the report showing whether each indicator is on track for a 1% or greater improvement every four years:

Indicator scores from the report
Estimated percent change in indicator over 4 years, based on best available data since SECAS was established in 2011.

Intended uses for goal

Basis for goal numbers

The long-term goal is intended to be both ambitious and achievable. It is based on a synthesis of 14 assessments covering the Southeast (e.g., Breeding Bird Survey, National Coastal Condition Assessments, America’s Longleaf Range-wide Accomplishment Reports, etc.). The near-term goals identify minimum progress needed to stay on track with meeting the long-term goal.