Bolivian Town Protects 1 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest.

[T.T.]

Bolivian Town Protects 1 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest–Building a ‘Conservation Mosaic’ of 90% Forests.

In some countries, executive government action is what creates big protected areas of wild lands, but in Bolivia, with the announcement of the establishment of a truly gargantuan patch of protected forest, credit must be given to the ordinary people of the country.

In the municipality of Sena (pop. 2,500) a law was just created to protect 452,639 hectares (1.1 million acres) of Amazon rainforest. Called the Gran Manupare Integrated Management Natural Area, the law was overseen by, and passed for the benefit of, “peasants and indigenous communities,” per a statement from the mayor’s office.

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[Kerri]

"In the past 25 years, Bolivian towns like Sena
have protected 10 million contiguous hectares (25 million acres)
of Bolivia’s Amazon—an area nearly the size of Iceland,
partially by assembling it piece by piece like a mosaic."


It is wonderful that they are doing this!
Enjoyed reading, T.T.
Thanks.

[T.T.]

Kerri it was a good story to read instead of doom and gloom about the world's forests.

[♣Emerald♣]

“It’s a combination of having a clear objective and consistently seeking opportunities to add new pieces to the puzzle. Protected and conserved areas remain one of the most important tools for conservation, with enormous potential to guard against loss of wildlife and stave off the worst consequences of climate change.”

A credit to everyone involved in guarding against loss of wildlife. Good one, Joy.

[T.T.]

Emerald it sure is a a credit to everyone who helped saving the wildlife. Pity there weren't more around.

[spice]

Beyond tangible benefits, the forest is estimated to hold 9.2 million tons of irrecoverable carbon.

A good reason we need to leave the rain forest alone.

[Susan]

good for them

[T.T.]

Spice and excellent reason to leave the forest alone.

Susan that is for sure.