Madre de Dios is best known for the high-end eco-lodges, especially around Tambopata and Manu National Park and Biosphere Reserve, which draw tens of thousands of foreign tourists a year.
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Carbon markets and the future of protected natural areas
Peru finalized one of the largest business transaction of carbon in its history. Investment fund decided to invest in carbon credits in three protected areas of Peru: the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja-Sonene and Cordillera Azul National Parks.
Indigenous lands and protected areas store carbon in the Amazon
Study released in COP20 in Lima, maintains that Amazon countries make commitments to avoid carbon emissions and preserve natural areas.
Diario La Primera: The Amazon affected by deforestation
Between 2001 and 2010, over 1 million 415 thousand hectares of the Peruvian Amazon were deforested, of that total, only 25% are indigenous territories and protected areas.
Deforestation in Brazil increased in September, says Imazon
Increase of clearcutting was 290% compared to the same month in 2013 Even with enhanced surveillance, deforestation remains high in the region.
El Deber: Pirates of the ‘green gold’ plunder the Amboró National Park
The Amboró Park is one of the protected areas most diverse in the region, with 1,600 species of fauna and 5,000 of flora. However, its richness in timber also are threatening it.
El Universal: Inírida Star river, protected and free mining area
Colombia’s president signed a decree to declare the area as a protected area, and preventing it from being affected by activities such as artisanal mining.
Mi Putumayo: $ 30 million will be invested in Colombian Amazonia
Project called Heart of the Amazon will allocate international funds for the conservation of the Colombian Amazon.
La Hora: Biologists warn again about loss of species in Yasuni
Concern of biologists for oil exploitation in the Yasuní National Park remains, especially since it was approved the environmental license for exploitation of Tambococha and Tiputini fields.
Oil company breaks agreement, builds big roads in Yasuni rainforest
Satellite images show that Petroamazonas built a big road, at least one permanent bridge and cut off more forest than was authorized.