Rainforest Trust UK

One of the largest remaining blocks of Amazon rainforest on Earth is at risk. In remote southern Guyana, gold mining is rapidly expanding, driving deforestation, carving new roads into pristine forests, and polluting vital waterways. This irreplaceable ecosystem could be lost forever, unless we act now. This International Day of Forests, you can help protect this extraordinary landscape by following the link to donate now: https://lnkd.in/eS-T9sGm ??: Kanuku Mountains by SRDC and Giant Anteater by Lucas Leuzinger #InternationalDayOfForests #Armadillo #Anteater #Conservation #SpeciesClimatePeople

Measuring only an inch in length, the Endangered Pickersgill’s Reed Frog (also known as the Avoca Reed Frog) is found only in scattered wetlands along South Africa’s east coast, where it spends most of its days blending into the vegetation at the base of reeds. Thanks to the generous support of donors, Rainforest Trust has successfully protected 326 acres of critical habitat for this tiny species, with an additional 499 acres in the process of being protected. While this may seem a small area when compared to many other Rainforest Trust projects, these 825 acres will protect an estimated population of more than 85,000 breeding adults. #WorldFrogDay #Conservation #Frog #SpeciesClimatePeople

Situated in the Cameroon Highlands, the Rumpi Hills of Mont Rata are an extremely important biodiverse region in some of western Africa’s oldest montane, evergreen and cloud forests. This area supports rare amphibian and plant species found nowhere else in the world. The forests are also home to Critically Endangered African Forest Elephants, Endangered Chimpanzees, and various antelope species. The rich biodiversity is threatened by increased land clearing for commercial and subsistence agriculture, illegal timber exploitation, and poaching. Rainforest Trust and partner, AJEMALEBU Self Help (Ajemalebu meaning “Nature’s Gift for Man”), will support a project to merge and upgrade two contiguous Forest Reserves here in the mountains into one National Park called Rumpi Rata National Park. This project represents the first opportunity to put into practice newly adopted national guidelines meant to ensure local communities and Indigenous Peoples are fully informed and consent to the creation of the new National Park and its management plans, and are supported in strengthening and diversifying sustainable livelihoods. You can support this project by following the link: https://bit.ly/4bWTBz7 ??: Ursula's Sunbird, by Agami Photo Agency #Conservation #IndigenousPeoples #Elephant #SpeciesClimatePeople

In the Peruvian Amazon, the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park and the Tambopata National Reserve just to its north protect a complex mosaic of habitats that hold at least 20% of the country’s species. This megadiverse landscape borders the 4.6-million-acre Madidi National Park in Bolivia to the east. ? ? The Bahuaja-Sonene and Tambopata protected areas are critically important in safeguarding water resources flowing from the eastern Peruvian Andes highlands into the Amazon basin. Yet, increasingly, the area is threatened by illegal mining, coca production, and oil and gas exploration.? ? You can help protect 188,000 acres of this habitat, for species like the Endangered Black-and-chestnut Eagle. Follow the link in our bio to donate now.? https://bit.ly/4kAR160 ?#Bird #Eagle #Animals #Wildlife #SpeciesClimatePeople

Did you know 50% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity is found in rainforests? ??? #rainforest #nature #deforestation #SpeciesClimatePeople

Exciting news from a Rainforest Trust project in Indonesia!? ? A total of 252,678 acres ?? of rare and fragile rainforest habitat on Peling Island is now formally designated to protect the astounding biodiversity that can only be found in this unique ecoregion. ? ? This habitat is the last refuge on Earth for the Critically Endangered Benggai Crow — whose total surviving population is estimated to be between 50 to 249 individuals — and the Endangered Peleng Tarsier, a tiny primate only found on this island. Many other threatened species will also now be safe from spreading deforestation for agriculture and development.? ? This project ended up being more than five times as large as originally proposed, thanks to the diligent work of the conservation staff and local partner, @burung_indonesia ? ? Established in two sites — the Kokolomboi and the Bajomoute Pondi-Pondi — threatened wildlife will now benefit from a community-led system that accommodates biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods for local communities.? ??: @burung_indonesia ? #Wildlife #Deforestation #Rainforest #SpeciesClimatePeople

Did you know lions sleep nearly 20 hours a day? ? ? These large cats are mostly active from dusk to dawn, hunting for prey primarily at night. ? #Cat #Lion #NatureLovers #SpeciesClimatePeople

Unsurprisingly, it can be difficult to measure the economic impact of an illegal industry. Even so, experts estimate that the global trade in illegally killed and collected wildlife — both plants and animals — is a $20 billion a year industry. ? ? By protecting acres and training patrols, Rainforest Trust and local partners are battling poaching where it happens by preventing it from happening in the first place. ? Our approach works. With training and equipment support, Rainforest Trust’s partners are often successful at reducing and sometimes eliminating poaching from project sites. ? ? Follow the link to learn about five of the world’s most heavily poached species, and how you can help protect them now.? https://bit.ly/4kAHDzk #SaveWildlife #Poaching #Tiger #Cat #SpeciesClimatePeople

Excited to be part of the panel with Joe Crome, CAP?, Becky Holmes, Rachel Derrick and Cate Quentin for this webinar for wealth advisors about the importance of supporting clients with their philanthropy. Thanks to David Bell and the PCD GROUP for facilitating. Rainforest Trust UK is a great choice for HNW clients motivated to have an impact on the climate and biodiversity crises. Please join us and share widely.

Hippos ?? are found in rivers, lakes, or swamps across Africa. These mammals are known to weigh more than 1,000 kilograms, and consume around 40 kilograms of grass, herbs, or leaves each day. ? ??: Martin Harvey #Hippo #Hippopotamus #Wildlife #Nature #SpeciesClimatePeople