ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Wildlife Federation has released a report calling for a massive increase in permanent conservation of lands in the state to protect wildlife and fight climate change.
Titled “A Roadmap for Conserving New Mexico’s Outdoor Heritage,” the NMWF report emphasizes the importance of preserving 30 percent of the state’s lands in their natural state by the year 2030. Currently, only an estimated 6 percent of lands in the state are under permanent protection.
“We must protect our wild lands and waters for future generations to experience the hunting and fishing we cherish as New Mexicans,” said NMWF Executive Director Jesse Deubel. “Beyond that, this preservation effort is critical in our fight against climate change. This is clearly the most urgent and important action we must take to prevent the collapse of our natural world. We owe it to our kids to act.
Read the report HERE.