Florian Schulz Named 2008 “Conservation Photographer of the Year”
We are pleased to congratulate Blue Earth project photographer Florian Schultz for being named Conservation Photographer of the Year by the National Wildlife Federation and Nature’s Best Photography Blog. Schulz was recognized in the award for his work in the Freedom to Roam project, focusing on bringing attention to the “vital areas” serving as critical corridors for wildlife in preserving biodiversity, the Yellowstone to Yukon and the Baja to Beaufort ecoregions.
“Just as America created Yellowstone as the first National Park,” says Schulz, “I see the potential in the creation of the first National Corridor, in which natural areas link with each other. If America succeeds, and the National Corridors are defined, the concept could spread around the world, just as the national park concept has developed.”
In addition, Florian Schulz was also recently awarded a “Highly Commended” designation in the Wildlife Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine Photographer of the Year Competition.
View a large gallery of project photos from the Freedom to Roam project in both the Yellowstone to Yukon and the Baja to Beaufort ecoregions on our web site.
- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager