Editorial Guidelines for Conservation Mag

Editorial Guidelines & Contributor Guide

These guidelines are designed to help you understand our mission, target audience, and preferred editorial style. Whether you are a scientist, a photographer, or an experienced journalist, we invite you to help us document the natural world.

Our Mission:

Conservation Mag aims to be a voice for the voiceless and an amplifier for those protecting our planet. We bridge the gap between science, policy, and public engagement. We promote responsible nature travel not just as a hobby, but as a powerful tool for funding conservation and fostering deep environmental connections.

Who We Reach (Our Audience):

We reach a dedicated annual audience of 45,000+ nature enthusiasts, photographers, educators, and scientists. Our readers are highly engaged and look to us for authoritative, hopeful, and actionable content.

Why Write for Conservation Mag?

• Authority: Publish on a high-authority domain (DR 35) cited by Scientific Publications, Wikipedia, Forbes, and National Geographic.
• Legacy: Your work becomes part of a permanent, curated archive of environmental storytelling.
• Profile: Authors receive a dedicated Author Profile page to showcase their bio and portfolio to our global audience.

Compensation and Rights

• Voluntary Contributions: As an independent educational platform, the majority of our articles are unpaid, voluntary contributions, offered for exposure and impact.
• Commissioned Work: Paid assignments are rare and strictly by prior arrangement for specific commercial projects.
• Copyright: You retain ownership of your work.

Magazine's Editorial Style:

• Authoritative & Engaging: We champion scientific rigour blended with vivid narrative. We want "Field Notes"—stories written from the mud, the hide, and the hiking trail.
• Hopeful & Action-Oriented: We move beyond "doom scrolling." We seek stories that celebrate success, ignite optimism, and offer concrete steps readers can take.
• Visual-First: We believe photography is a conservation tool. We encourage photo-rich essays that transport the reader.

Article Types We Love:

• Science Decoded: Bridge the gap between science and the public. We want writers who can translate complex research and peer-reviewed data into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Field Notes & Features: In-depth explorations of ecosystems, written from personal experience.
• Conservation Journeys: Following researchers or rangers into the field.
• Photography Guides: Technical and artistic tips for ethical wildlife photography.
• Gear Reviews: Honest, field-tested reviews of sustainable outdoor gear (e.g., "The Ecologist's Review").
• Profiles: Interviews with the people on the frontlines of biodiversity protection.

Conservation Mag - Submission Guidelines:

• Pitch First: Please send a short query email outlining your topic to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact us.
• Originality: We require original content not published elsewhere.
• Length: Features should be between 750 and 2,000 words submitted in Word format.
• Style: British English (Oxford Style Manual). No footnotes; use in-text hyperlinks to sources.

The "Human Lens" Policy (AI & Plagiarism): We value human voices. In an age of AI, our readers come to us for authentic, lived experiences.

• No AI Writing: We do not accept AI-generated articles. We want your unique voice, your opinions, and your field observations.
• Transparency: You may use AI for spell-checking or outlining, but the narrative must be yours. We reserve the right to reject content that lacks a human touch.

Visual Storytelling (Images):

• Copyright: Only submit images you own or have permission to use.
• Specs: Minimum width 1140px (High Res) as separate files.
• Quantity: Include at least three high-quality images to visually anchor your story.

EartWise Community:

The Base Camp (Community): Want feedback before you pitch? Join our dedicated EarthWise Forum Base Camp. It is a space to brainstorm concepts and network with our 70+ existing authors.

• EarthWise Forum

Sponsored Content:

• Sponsored Content: Represent a sustainable brand, eco-lodge, or tour operator? Please view our Advertising Options or contact us for our prices.
• Press Releases: We are not a breaking news site, but we monitor releases for potential feature stories. Submit to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..