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STORIES OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES & PARTNERS THAT MAKE TRAVEL AND TOURISM TICK

This project protects a large swath of rainforest in the Congo Basin by encouraging sustainable agricultural practices and reducing deforestation. By advancing education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, the project also improves the quality of life of local communities. Where & Why The Isangi Territory lies at the heart of the...

This community-based project aims to protect a swath of the Amazon Rainforest in the Rio Preto-Jacundá Reserve in Brazil. By supporting sustainable forest use and providing economic opportunities through the responsible harvesting of non-timber products, the project enables local communities to earn a stable income while conserving biodiversity. To prevent...

This project is protecting a critical forest ecosystem that supports over 1,000 species in northern Peru. By providing benefits to local communities, the project motivates farmers to conserve the forest and promotes sustainable production of the region’s main crop: coffee. Where & Why The Alto Mayo Protected Forest is a...

This project is reforesting 1 million acres of farmland in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley by planting and protecting trees. In addition to storing carbon, the revitalized forest will generate income for local landowners, provide a habitat for migratory birds, and prevent pollution from entering the Mississippi River. Where &...

The Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) in Brazil Nut Concessions in Madre de Dios, Peru is an ongoing community-based emission reduction project in the Peruvian Amazon....
The 23,780-acre Garcia River Forest is located in the heart of the Redwood region of California's North Coast. The project area is under the ownership of The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting America's most vital landscapes and waterways, and was established as California's first non-profit working forest....