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Almost 90 percent of Peru's original forest cover remains intact.

Rímac River CanyonRímac river canyon close to Infiernillo village. © Walter Wust
Aquafondo: The Water Fund for Lima

Urban expansion, mining and agriculture have caused environmental degradation.

Atiquipa PeruLomas with vegetation in Atiquipa, Peru. © Juan José Rodríguez/The Nature Conservancy
Capturing Coastal Fog

We are helping to preserve the ancient practice of water collection in foggy desert oases.

Peruvian BoobiesPeruvian boobies (Sula variegata) colony in the Guañape islands, La Libertad, Peru. © Walter Wust
Guano Goldmine

Saving an avian habitat also protects an economic resource: mineral-rich manure.

Pachacamac IslandsLocal fishermen in Pachacamac Islands, Lima. © Marcela Torres, The Nature Conservancy
Fishing Well

Urban expansion, mining and agriculture have caused environmental degradation.

The San Gallan IslandsThe San Gallan Islands, in Paracas, National Reserve, Ica, Peru. © Walter Wust
Preserving Peru's Paracas

We work with nature experts and park managers to save this critical coastal desert.

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Join the Fight to Save Nature

We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action

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Greening Latin America

We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story

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