In 2002, 27 men were guarding the park. This figure, according to experts, is very low because it affects the care of the riches that exist in this forest of over 600,000 hectares.
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El Bala Hydroelectric Project, the high social and environmental cost of energy
El Bala Hydroelectric Project, designed in the 50s of XX century and revived in 2007 by the current Bolivian government, was declared a national priority. The aim is to generate energy and export it.
Tacana indigenous say that Bolivian oil company “will kill” 17,000 chestnut trees
Indigenous peoples engaged in collecting chestnut denounced Bolivian oil company YPFB will kill 17,000 chestnut trees, with the possible oil exploration in its territory.
Almond, chestnut and pacu were highlighted at Amazon Fair in La Paz
The Bolivian government will sign an agreement with private entrepreneurs in San Ignacio de Moxos, Department of Beni, seeking eight locations become touristic places in Bolivia.
UN awards the Bolivia Tacana indigenous people by protecting the environment
The indigenous people Tacana, in the Bolivian Amazon is in the list of winners of the Equator Prize 2015, awarded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to initiatives that protect the environment and reduce poverty.
In the Bolivian Amazon 45,000 people are engaged in illegal gold mining
Illegal mining is expanding in the Amazon, also in Bolivia, causing deforestation, water and air contamination, in addition to human trafficking and labor exploitation.
Bolivia: Operation against illegal gold mining in Pando
The operation was conducted in the Madre de Dios River. The activities did not have authorization, so that did not contribute to the state and only contaminated water
Major expedition uncovers new species in Madid Park, Bolivia
ID Madidi will explore 14 sites throughout Madidi National Park over the next year and a half. At their first study site, the researchers found a new species of frog. With two sites under their belt, they’ve recorded 60 vertebrates not known to inhabit the park.
Bolivia: Bill allows up to 20 hectares of deforestation for production
The bill authorizing the clearance of up to 20 hectares for small properties used for agricultural and livestock activities, was approved by the House of Deputies.
Bolivia’s Morales pushes controversial TIPNIS highway forward, again
Bolivian President Evo Morales seems determined to build highway through heart of national park, threatening protected rainforest and violating indigenous lands.