Jersey-sized Conservation in the Amazon

Tags on this Post

Rainforests, Member Updates

Photo Reinaldo Lourival

With the help of the Conservancy, a municipality the size of New Jersey and once known for being a top deforester has radically changed, in a short amount of of time, the way farmers and producers work.

Now, this municipality was officially declared as a model for forest conservation in 77 municipalities in the Amazon. Find out more to see how your support is making a difference.

Learn More and Watch a Slideshow »

Join Now -- It's Free!

You'll get green living tips, nature images, invitations and conservation news tailored to your interests!

Already have a page? »

Send me my Login Information »

Close Encounters with Nature
Tell us your close encounter. » (Member Updates, Science, International, Photography)

Name That Bird - Advanced Version
Take the Quiz » (Birding, Hiking, Photography)

Copyright © 2013
The Nature Conservancy