The William P. Wharton Trust was established to support projects that directly promote the conservation, study, and appreciation of nature. Specific objectives of the Trust (in order of priority) include:
- Conservation of renewable resources (wild animal life, water, soil, forest resources, etc.), primarily in Massachusetts and the Northeast, including funding acquisitions of land for conservation purposes;
- Management techniques designed to improve and preserve natural habitats;
- Bird and forestry research and management, especially at the applied level;
- Materials or projects designed to foster an appreciation of and a concern for wildlife and natural systems.
Photograph courtesy of William Gette
