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About us
Who we are
Rainforest Concern was established in 1993 to protect threatened natural habitats, the biodiversity they contain and the indigenous people who still depend on them for their survival.
Fundamental to Rainforest Concern’s philosophy is the formation of strong partnerships with conservation NGOs in the countries in which we operate. Sound local knowledge and working alongside communities is vital for our projects to be successful in the field.
In its 25 years of existence, Rainforest Concern has been instrumental in protecting over 2.2 million hectares of native forests and the vast biodiversity they contain. We are currently working with partner organisations and indigenous tribes in 8 countries, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, India and Romania. The Charity has a strong membership programme. It is also a member of IUCN.
The methods of conservation have included registration of ancestral indigenous territories, creation of protected reserves through land purchase, alternative income projects and environmental education for local communities. The charity has facilitated academic research and volunteer opportunities at several of the projects.
