Impact & Metrics
Practical, science-based indicators that show how working lands contribute to biodiversity, ecosystem services, and connectivity.
On enrolled acres
Habitat quality
- Habitat quality for birds and pollinators
- Presence and activity of wildlife supported by perennial cover
Soil & water
- Indicators linked to runoff reduction and land health
- Signals of improved soil function and water holding capacity
Pilot learning
- Affordable, repeatable monitoring methods
- Scalable indicators for working lands
Across the landscape
Connectivity
- How habitat on participating farms helps connect fragmented natural areas
- Early signals of improved corridor-scale ecological function
Programs & communities
- Whether outcome data can help align conservation programs and public investment
- How working-lands conservation contributes to shared watershed and resilience goals
Credibility and trust
- Monitoring is separate from payment decisions to protect scientific credibility
- Results are shared in aggregate to support voluntary alignment and local leadership
Want to collaborate?
We welcome research partners, conservation organizations, and public agencies.