ECOLOGY

Help Save the Peruvian Rain Forest

The Peruvian rain forest is one of the world's most biologically rich and diverse regions and provides habitat for highly threatened wildlife such as the jaguar, harpy eagle, and giant river otter.

Unfortunately, these creatures and their habitats are at risk from the unsustainable harvesting of timber, particularly of big-leaf mahogany, a threatened species so valuable that it can lead to the destruction of large forest areas. Peru is the world’s largest exporter of big-leaf mahogany, with over 90% going to the North American market.

Take action! Now is your chance to prevent further habitat destruction and over harvesting in the Peruvian rain forest. Let us urge Peru to take immediate measures to conserve and sustainably manage mahogany.

excerpt from WWF