Rachel Neugarten
@rachelneugarten.bsky.social
Executive Director, Conservation Planning at WCS. Informing conservation practice through scientific research. Mapping ecosystem services. Evaluating impacts of conservation on biodiversity and people. Rambling through the woods. Posts are my own.
I also contributed the cover photo! Wonderland Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I also contributed the cover photo! Wonderland Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
"Tons and tons of paper and BS" - Minister of Environment of Panama, Hon. Juan Carlos Navarro, on the lack of progress despite commitments to nature conservation at #NYCClimateWeek
September 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Tons and tons of paper and BS" - Minister of Environment of Panama, Hon. Juan Carlos Navarro, on the lack of progress despite commitments to nature conservation at #NYCClimateWeek
We love to talk about "win-win-wins" in conservation, but are they really possible? Our new open-access paper explores this question for birds, climate, and people in the US:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ec... 🌏🧪
doi.org/10.1016/j.ec... 🌏🧪
May 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We love to talk about "win-win-wins" in conservation, but are they really possible? Our new open-access paper explores this question for birds, climate, and people in the US:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ec... 🌏🧪
doi.org/10.1016/j.ec... 🌏🧪
Happy Earth Day! Enjoy some spring peepers (volume up!)🌏
April 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Happy Earth Day! Enjoy some spring peepers (volume up!)🌏
I'm honored to be speaking at the 2025 Measuring Development (MeasureDev) Conference "Biodiversity on Land and at Sea" at the World Bank (and virtually) April 29, 2025, organized by @cega-uc.bsky.social Register (virtual): tinyurl.com/yefy2jby (in person): tinyurl.com/44h2rxm2
April 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm honored to be speaking at the 2025 Measuring Development (MeasureDev) Conference "Biodiversity on Land and at Sea" at the World Bank (and virtually) April 29, 2025, organized by @cega-uc.bsky.social Register (virtual): tinyurl.com/yefy2jby (in person): tinyurl.com/44h2rxm2
Valdivian coastal rainforest magic: ancient Alerce trees (Fitzroya cupressoide), a cypress native to southern Chile (one of the oldest trees in the world is an Alerce), "Estrellita" (Asteranthera ovata), an evergreen scrambling vine native to Chile, and Chilean hazelnut (Gevuina avellana)
March 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Valdivian coastal rainforest magic: ancient Alerce trees (Fitzroya cupressoide), a cypress native to southern Chile (one of the oldest trees in the world is an Alerce), "Estrellita" (Asteranthera ovata), an evergreen scrambling vine native to Chile, and Chilean hazelnut (Gevuina avellana)
May these sea lions resting on a sunny dock in Valdivia inspire you to take a breath and relax even when things are chaotic
March 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
May these sea lions resting on a sunny dock in Valdivia inspire you to take a breath and relax even when things are chaotic
New journal alert:
"Nature Reviews Biodiversity will showcase the diversity of life on Earth as well as the biodiversity-related research community."🌏🧪
www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
"Nature Reviews Biodiversity will showcase the diversity of life on Earth as well as the biodiversity-related research community."🌏🧪
www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
March 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
New journal alert:
"Nature Reviews Biodiversity will showcase the diversity of life on Earth as well as the biodiversity-related research community."🌏🧪
www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
"Nature Reviews Biodiversity will showcase the diversity of life on Earth as well as the biodiversity-related research community."🌏🧪
www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
I still love seeing wildlife when I'm out for a jog in the woods
February 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I still love seeing wildlife when I'm out for a jog in the woods
Visited Khao Yai National Park in Thailand yesterday and saw many "lifer" species, including Malayan porcupines, pig tailed macaques and sambar deer. Thanks to conservation efforts many species including tigers are growing (news.mongabay.com/2024/07/thai...) @thewcs.bsky.social 🌏
January 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Visited Khao Yai National Park in Thailand yesterday and saw many "lifer" species, including Malayan porcupines, pig tailed macaques and sambar deer. Thanks to conservation efforts many species including tigers are growing (news.mongabay.com/2024/07/thai...) @thewcs.bsky.social 🌏
My dog makes sure I get outside every day, even when it's cold and the days are short. What tips do you all have for coping with long winters?
January 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
My dog makes sure I get outside every day, even when it's cold and the days are short. What tips do you all have for coping with long winters?
We were away for the holidays but it looks like our neighbors were quite busy in our absence.
December 31, 2024 at 2:48 AM
We were away for the holidays but it looks like our neighbors were quite busy in our absence.
Happy holidays everyone!
December 27, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Happy holidays everyone!
Excellent new paper maps potential future terrestrial ecosystems to 2050 based on projected climate, land cover change, and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... led by Roger Sayre (USGS) and colleagues Patrick Roehrdanz (CI) and Paul Elsen (WCS) among others
December 24, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Excellent new paper maps potential future terrestrial ecosystems to 2050 based on projected climate, land cover change, and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... led by Roger Sayre (USGS) and colleagues Patrick Roehrdanz (CI) and Paul Elsen (WCS) among others
Some snapshots from the celebration of biodiversity at the Bronx Zoo holiday lights show, the marine exhibit was phenomenal! @thewcs.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Some snapshots from the celebration of biodiversity at the Bronx Zoo holiday lights show, the marine exhibit was phenomenal! @thewcs.bsky.social
A wise professor once told us to remember to spend time "in the office" (aka in nature). Trying to live by his advice, no matter the weather. 🌏
December 8, 2024 at 12:57 AM
A wise professor once told us to remember to spend time "in the office" (aka in nature). Trying to live by his advice, no matter the weather. 🌏
Pardon the brief interruption of our regular programming to introduce three loveable shelter dogs I walked today: Remus (1 year old), Cindy (7), and Coop (2), all available for adoption at the SPCA of Tompkins County.
December 1, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Pardon the brief interruption of our regular programming to introduce three loveable shelter dogs I walked today: Remus (1 year old), Cindy (7), and Coop (2), all available for adoption at the SPCA of Tompkins County.
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for friends, family, food and furry companions. Remember not everyone has a traditional family to spend the holidays with so please reach out to your loved ones, invite friends and neighbors to share a meal, and consider volunteering or donating to your community
November 29, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for friends, family, food and furry companions. Remember not everyone has a traditional family to spend the holidays with so please reach out to your loved ones, invite friends and neighbors to share a meal, and consider volunteering or donating to your community
The best gift of all: the gift of hope! Thank you @katharinehayhoe.com and The Nature Conservancy for giving us all reason to hope during a divided time
November 15, 2024 at 11:53 PM
The best gift of all: the gift of hope! Thank you @katharinehayhoe.com and The Nature Conservancy for giving us all reason to hope during a divided time
Spending a few days learning and getting inspired by hundreds of TNC and partner scientists who are solving climate and conservation problems with social science, spatial planning, governance, finance, human rights based approaches, and creativity. With occasional breaks to enjoy Mexico City. 🧪🌏
November 14, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Spending a few days learning and getting inspired by hundreds of TNC and partner scientists who are solving climate and conservation problems with social science, spatial planning, governance, finance, human rights based approaches, and creativity. With occasional breaks to enjoy Mexico City. 🧪🌏
Just landed in beautiful Mexico City, spending the next 5 days with scientists from The Nature Conservancy. Looking forward to learning, sharing and hatching up new collaborations!
November 11, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Just landed in beautiful Mexico City, spending the next 5 days with scientists from The Nature Conservancy. Looking forward to learning, sharing and hatching up new collaborations!
Some personal highlights from the recent CBD #COP16 in Cali Colombia
- getting inspired by Indigenous Leaders, community conservation advocates, and NGO CEOs
- getting to visit one of my favorite ecosystems, the cloud forest, successful restoration project outside Cali
- reuniting with old friends
- getting inspired by Indigenous Leaders, community conservation advocates, and NGO CEOs
- getting to visit one of my favorite ecosystems, the cloud forest, successful restoration project outside Cali
- reuniting with old friends
November 8, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Some personal highlights from the recent CBD #COP16 in Cali Colombia
- getting inspired by Indigenous Leaders, community conservation advocates, and NGO CEOs
- getting to visit one of my favorite ecosystems, the cloud forest, successful restoration project outside Cali
- reuniting with old friends
- getting inspired by Indigenous Leaders, community conservation advocates, and NGO CEOs
- getting to visit one of my favorite ecosystems, the cloud forest, successful restoration project outside Cali
- reuniting with old friends
"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view."
- Edward Abbey
- Edward Abbey
September 8, 2024 at 1:30 AM
"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view."
- Edward Abbey
- Edward Abbey
I spent the evening canning spotty, gnarly but delicious pears from a tree in our backyard. I love living somewhere I can grow and have access to local food.
August 26, 2024 at 12:44 AM
I spent the evening canning spotty, gnarly but delicious pears from a tree in our backyard. I love living somewhere I can grow and have access to local food.
#WCS and municipal governments recently partnered on a 3 day marine spatial planning training in Siquijor, Philippines. It's a magical island (literally, tradition says the island has healing powers) and local governments and fishing communities are keen to conserve their coal reefs and way of life.
July 21, 2024 at 6:50 PM
#WCS and municipal governments recently partnered on a 3 day marine spatial planning training in Siquijor, Philippines. It's a magical island (literally, tradition says the island has healing powers) and local governments and fishing communities are keen to conserve their coal reefs and way of life.