Tropical forest and biodiversity conservation, Ecuador
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Saving super biodiverse forests in the tropical Andes through land purchase and protection
| Country | Size | Project Partners |
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| Ecuador | Various | World Land Trust & Fundacion Jocotoco |
Background
High biodiversity value forests throughout the tropical Andean biodiversity hotspot are under immediate threat of clearance due to agricultural expansion.
Project Objectives
Biodiversity and forest conservation through targeted land purchase to create forest reserves owned and managed by local NGOs.
Project Activities
Creation and expansion of forest reserves through land purchase and management of reserve.
Funding Required
