DEFENDING A BIODIVERSITY HOT SPOT
Tambopata, Peru is one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. It is home to world record numbers of bird and butterfly species. It is also under threat. Illegal gold miners are transforming what was once pristine rainforest into a toxic wasteland.
The Peruvian Amazon Rainforest Conservancy (PARC) holds the title to and protects a 620-hectare (1,700-acre) Brazil nut concession in this region.
It is a sanctuary for old growth hardwood trees and home to many endangered species such as the giant river otter, harpy eagle, large-headed capuchin monkey and spectacled caiman.
We protect over 166+ Brazil nut trees on our land. These towering giants are the elders of the rainforest, soaring above the canopy and living for centuries. They store large amounts of carbon which makes them powerful allies in the fight against climate change.
Brazil nut trees also support local livelihoods by providing a sustainable source of income through the harvest of their nutrient-rich nuts.
Just as importantly, they serve as the preferred nesting site of the harpy eagle – one of the world’s largest and most powerful raptors. Sadly, harpy eagle populations are in decline due to habitat loss, nest site destruction, and poaching.
By protecting these remarkable Brazil nut trees and other endangered hardwood species on our land, we are helping to safeguard an entire ecosystem.
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