Field Sites
Why focus on the Amazon? The Amazon rainforest is home to more than a third of the species found on Earth. It is also a vital force shaping the world’s weather and climate patterns. Moreover, 20% of all fresh water on Earth flows through the basin’s rivers, and these forests are the source of countless foods, fibers, and medicines that will one day benefit humankind. Unfortunately, these forests are facing increasing threats from road development, logging, and large-scale agriculture. ACA is working with local communities and partner organizations throughout the region to protect these precious forests for local inhabitants and future generations.
Brazil Nut Concessions, Peru
876,000 acres; helping to protect the 675,737 acre Tambopata National Reserve and threatened forest along the soon-to-be-paved Interoceanic Highway. More »
Los Amigos Conservation Concession and Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru
361,000 acres; helping to protect the 4.2 million acre Manu National Park and the Government Reserve for Indigenous People in Voluntary Isolation. More »
Wayqecha Cloud Forest Research Center, Peru
1,500 acres that helps to protect the 4.2 million acre Manu National Park. More »
Pampas del Heath, Bolivia
200,000 acres of the last remaining natural savannas in South America. More »
This map shows the ACA field sites:
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Map design: Raechel Running
View of the Madre de Dios river basin
Enrique Ortiz, Fernando Cornejo and others traveling to CICRA on the Madre de Dios river. Photo: Raechel Running
View of the Los Amigos Biological Station from above. Photo: ACA
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