Our Services



We're Making a Difference

USCEF works with its Chinese and U.S. partners to design and implement conservation-oriented projects that serve as models for future development. The strategy provides resources for current priorities and facilitates vision and initiative for the future.


Our typical services include

  • Technical: Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental and Cultural Interpretation, Media Development, Institutional Development, GIS, Environmental Impact Assessment;
  • Cultural: Linguistic and Cultural Knowledge of China and its minority areas, educational expertise and resources;
  • Conservation/Environmental: Community Resource Management, Eco-tourism, Environmental Design.

USCEF in China

Staff:

  • Mr. Leon Chen, Special Assistant to the President
  • Ms. Rosie Yu, Director of Stewardship Education
  • Ms. Jin Lan, Office Manager, Associate Director of Stewardship Education Projects
  • Mr. David Joiner, Director of Conservation Planning

Office:

Room 1503 Building #7 Jin Hui Jia Yuan
No. 58, Xi Zhi Men Bei Da Jie,
Beijing 100088 China
Phone: 86.10.8229.3888
Fax: 86.10.6585.8600
E-Mail: chenleon@uscef.org.cn

A Collaborative Approach

USCEF is well suited to assist China strengthen stewardship and conservation of its natural and cultural resources by offering access to US expertise, assistance with fundraising and project management.

USCEF acts as a bridge to link volunteer professionals with projects in China. Environmental professionals form the backbone of our volunteer network.

  • Planners work with local residents and government officials to establish a common vision for the future built on available physical, social, and economic opportunities. Then once a plan has been created planners work collaboratively with all parties to make it a reality.
  • Landscape Architects add value to a physical site by developing designs for parks and other green spaces for our communities. They produce aesthetic designs that maximize effective use of physical space while minimizing environmental impacts and project costs.
  • Interpreters create on-site informal education programs at parks, zoos, nature centers, historic sites and museums. Their work improves visitor understanding and helps forge emotional connections between the individual and the inherent value of the resource.
  • Environmental Educators help those on educational and leadership positions develop skills and attitudes to be more successful at communicating an appreciation for the natural environment.

Each USCEF volunteer is an expert at the top of his or her field. As teams they work collaboratively to create outstanding projects. If you are a professional in a core discipline and would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities with USCEF projects in China contact: volunteers@uscef.org

Financial Catalyst

USCEF helps partners gain access to project funding through a catalyst approach. Public-private cost sharing arrangements, volunteer expertise, and strong project planning help maximize project results and benefits. USCEF works with Chinese partners to streamline proposals to set strong examples for environmental projects.

Bridging Institutions and Cultures through Project Management

USCEF staff function as a bridge, providing the necessary support and leadership to make each project successful. Our project management, research, translation, and cultural background make it possible to create long-lasting collaborative partnerships that result in the transfer of ideas and experience.