Each day
70,000 acres
of rainforest are lost
to deforestation.
That’s 1.2 acres per second.
Each day, an area of rainforest about half the size of Chicago, is lost to deforestation. Habitat relied upon by countless species is destroyed. The homes and livelihoods of millions of indigenous communities are threatened. Millions of tons of stored carbon are released, disrupting our already fragile climate.
This reckless destruction spotlights the importance of Rainforest Trust’s mission of over 30 years: to take the first, and most critical step in halting deforestation by working with local partners to safeguard tropical forests as protected areas.
At Rainforest Trust, we have:
- Protected over 37 million acres across the globe.
- Helped many indigenous communities gain legal rights to their land.
- Set a goal to permanently lock up 15 billion tonnes of carbon by 2025 – that’s the equivalent emissions from 3.2 billion cars driven in one year.
- Our solution works – 92% of our protected areas have lost less than 5% of their forest since creation.
But our work is far from over.
Healthy rainforests are critical to a healthy planet. Creating protected areas is the most effective way to prevent deforestation, safeguard biodiversity, keep carbon stored safely away, and maintain the health of all species on our planet. Join our mission and donate today.
Habitat for Hundreds of
Species Protected
34 Million +
Acres Saved
30 + Years of
Conservation Successes
Rainforest Trust was founded on the premise that all rainforests, especially those replete with endangered species and endemic biodiversity, should be priority conservation sites, and that protection provides the best means of preventing destruction.
Protecting the most threatened tropical forests.
Our unique, cost-effective conservation model for protecting endangered species has been implemented successfully for over 30 years. Protection requires swift action, and we implement scientifically-based conservation plans that are not only timely, but also resilient and sustainable. With your support, we work tirelessly to permanently protect rainforests and other vital habitat throughout the world.
Rainforest Trust is a registered 501(c)(3) • EIN: 13-3500609
Rainforest Trust does not sell or share donor information with other organizations.
Read our Donor Privacy Policy here.
