Yande Yarɨ: New Guaraní-led Protected Area Safeguards Bolivia’s Threatened Chaco

By Andes Amazon Fund | June 4, 2025

Over 1.3 million acres of threatened Chaco ecosystems are now protected with the establishment of the Parapetí River and Isoso Wetlands Integrated Management and Connectivity Area known in the Guaraní…

Protecting the Irreplaceable: Establishment of the Interandean Dry Forests of Cutervo Regional Conservation Area in Cajamarca, Peru

By Andes Amazon Fund | May 17, 2025

The Interandean Dry Forests of Cutervo RCA spans 45,494 acres (18,411 hectares) in the province of Cutervo, part of the department of Cajamarca in the northern Peruvian highlands. Its objectives are to conserve an important regional sample of the Marañón Seasonally Dry Inter-Andean Forest ecosystem.

Two Protected Areas Created in Bolivia to Safeguard the Andean Guanaco

By Andes Amazon Fund | April 30, 2025

In November 2021, two municipal conservation areas were established in the department of Potosí. Known for its Andean mountains and plains, Potosí is now home to the Cordillera de los…

Tahuamanu – Orthon Departmental Natural Heritage Area Created to Safeguard Major Riverway in Pando, Bolivia

By Andes Amazon Fund | March 18, 2025

The Tahuamanu – Orthon Departmental Natural Heritage Area was established on September 5th, 2024, protecting 762,248 acres (308,471 hectares) of Amazonian rivers and alluvial forests in Bolivia’s department of Pando.

Howard Quigley Private Natural Heritage Reserve established in Brazilian Pantanal

By Andes Amazon Fund | January 22, 2025

The Howard Quigley Private Natural Heritage Reserve spans 1,590 acres (643 hectares) of biodiverse Pantanal ecosystems, part of the largest wetland in the world, that protects the habitat of various species threatened with extinction, such as the iconic jaguar (Panthera onca).

Bosque Escondido de Ingavi: A Source of Hope for the Amazon and its People

By Andes Amazon Fund | January 17, 2025

This past October 18th, 2024 the Bosque Escondido de Ingavi municipal conservation area was established which safeguards 1,132,127 acres (458,155 hectares) of Amazonian forests, representing 84.5% of Ingavi’s municipal territory.

Campaña de Recuperación y Conservación del Manglar de la Comuna Palmar

By Andes Amazon Fund | August 9, 2024

Redacción: Shirley Pozo, Edición: Ana Coral La Comuna Palmar es un pueblo de origen huancavilca con una población aproximada de 6.000 habitantes que se asienta en el perfil costero ecuatoriano,…

Stories from the Field: Santuario de la Verónica

By Andes Amazon Fund | July 11, 2024

Nestled within the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru, at the foot of the snow-covered mountain that shares its name lies “Santuario de la Verónica”, a private conservation area owned and…

New Pueblo Kichwa de Rukullakta (PKR) Provincial Conservation Area in Ecuador

By Andes Amazon Fund | July 10, 2024

Andes Amazon Fund celebrates the creation of the Pueblo Kichwa de Rukullakta (PKR) Provincial Conservation and Sustainable Use Area, which encompasses 103,509 acres (41,889 ha) in the Ecuadorian province of…

Bolivar Provincial Conservation Area Safeguards Water from Ecuador’s Highest Glacier

By Andes Amazon Fund | July 10, 2024

Andes Amazon Fund applauds the creation of a new conservation area in Ecuador’s Bolivar province. Spanning 105,978 acres (42,888 ha), the provincial conservation and sustainable use area safeguards a continuous…