There are between 200 and 2,000 extinctions each year.
Because every living thing is part of a broader ecosystem, saving one species saves many more.
The majority of our planet’s plant and animal species call the rainforest home – making rainforests one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. However, habitat destruction and fragmentation has driven thousands of species nearly to extinction.
Without this land, endangered species are exposed to an even greater risk of poaching and illegal logging and mining. It is imperative that we safeguard and recover these diverse habitats and the plants and animals that live there. The loss of life will greatly impact the health of every living thing on our planet.
At Rainforest Trust, we have:
- Protected over 37 million acres across the globe.
- Helped safeguard habitat for 345 endangered and vulnerable mammal species and 467 bird species.
- 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 protect endangered animals, safeguard biodiversity, stop deforestation, and maintain the health of all species on our planet.
Habitat for Hundreds of
Species Protected
37 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.
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