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Nature Conservancy has been relatively better than most environmental organizations, because they have focused on raising funds and getting donations of property which they then maintain as nature preserves for the benefit of the public. This contrasts with others like Greenpeace, where every dollar raised goes into propaganda and politics. However, NC has sometimes been attacked for commercializing properties. It is hard to determine whether this was a justified disposal of less - environmentally significant properties in order to support more significant ones. Of course, the wackos are absolutists, and can't stand the idea that there would ever be any commercial use of any property anywhere.

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This Washington Post series reads like an attempted hit-piece, but lack any substantive allegations of wrongdoing. In fact, the criticisms echo the usual whining from the established environmental movement dominated by radical left wingers who are jealous of TNC success and influence. Not surprising that TNC has done so well based on its approach of working cooperatively with the private sector, focusing on compromise rather than confrontation, finding creative conservation solutions based on mutual interests, etc. The Earth Firsters, Sierra Clubers, etc. just cannot stand to see an organization of non-radicals stealing their thunder.