Ted Turner, his family, and Mike Phillips established the Turner Endangered Species Fund (TESF) and Turner Biodiversity Divisions (TBD) in June 1997. TESF focuses on species protected under federal and state endangered species laws, whereas TBD considers species that are at slightly less risk. These companion efforts are dedicated to saving biological diversity by ensuring the persistence of imperiled species and their habitats with an emphasis on private land.
They work closely with their partner organizations, Turner Enterprises, Inc. and the Turner Foundation, and invite collaboration with state and federal agencies, universities, and other private organizations.
Whether managing an extant population or restoring an extirpated one, their goal is population persistence with little or no human intervention. They believe that persistent populations of native species are indicative of a healthy landscape and a high degree of ecosystem integrity.
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Other Partners
Here are just a few of our National Partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.
Partnership Services
Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:
- Grant opportunities
- Sponsorship of grants
- Cooperative Agreements
To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.
