Catherine Barnard

Catherine Barnard is the chief executive of the World Land Trust, an international conservation organization focused on protecting vital habitats worldwide. She has played a key role in facilitating partnerships that enable the purchasing and conservation of threatened ecosystems. Barnard recently commended the acquisition of the Goereesoe property, stating that it safeguards one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth and supports the survival of species like the black harrier, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in conservation.