Andes-Amazon reserve formally protected Efforts by WLT-US and our Peruvian partner APECO have supported the government's declaration of the Cordillera de Colán National Sanctuary and the Chayu Nain Community Reserve. This 158,000-acre protected area spans critical ecosystems on the Amazonian slope of the Andes and represents a historic success. Read more...
Chocó rainforest reserve expanded
Situated within the extraordinary Chocó region of Colombia, the Pangan Reserve protects one of the wettest rainforests on earth - a treasure trove of species found nowhere else. WLT-US has helped acquire new properties to expand the reserve to over 13,400 acres. Read more...
Highest non-profit ranking for WLT-US
We have earned Charity Navigator's coveted 4 STAR RATING for being one of the most efficient Conservation nonprofits in the US. World Land Trust-US is proud to be recognized for our effectiveness in directing your support to real and lasting conservation actions. Read more...
The art of saving rainforests
With proceeds from the sales of her artwork, Colorado artist Ann Kruglak has helped WLT-US purchase and protect over 100 acres of threatened rainforest. Ann donates 100% of earnings from her captivating work to protect critical habitat. See Ann's art.
Together, we protected 1,054,000 acres in 2009. With your support, we can continue to combat the destruction of our most fragile ecosystems.
