EcoSwell

Forests and Landscapes Fund • Peru
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EcoSwell
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Preserving the Dry Forest in northern Peru

Ecoswell focuses on environmental education, creating conservation areas, and developing ecotourism with local communities, alongside conducting water quality tests and using vetiver plants for bioremediation to restore soil, biodiversity, and water cycles. These efforts aim to reverse desertification, reduce pollution and health risks, and restore the Quebrada Pariñas watershed, fostering a sustainable environment and economy.

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Stop deforestation and overexploitation

Globally we deforest around 10 million hectares per year, roughly the size of Portugal, and most of this deforestation occurs in the tropics. This has severe effects for our climate, biodiversity and forest-dependent communities. The overexploitation and unsustainable use needs to be urgently addressed to protect our forests. Milkywire supports organizations that fight to stop deforestation and overexploitation of forests to secure local livelihoods and wildlife habitats.

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