Endangered Species and Indigenous Communities Protected in the Chocó thanks to WLT-US Supporters
Your support has allowed WLT-US to buy and save 7,076 acres of the highly threatened Chocó rainforest in Colombia. In March 2012, we officially launched the new Las Tangaras Nature Reserve that protects one of the most unique rainforests on earth. Over a dozen private rainforest properties were acquired to create a buffer zone against colonization and strengthen the protection of adjacent indigenous communities, besieged by gold-miners.... Read more |
 Saving the Santa Marta Toro
In early 2012, with support from our donors and a generous match, WLT-US was able to assist our partner, ProAves, with the acquisition of a 604 acre property called "La Cumbre". The area stands out as by far one of the single most important areas within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains as it is the core surviving area of forest for the Santa Marta Toro, a nocturnal mammal that had been thought to be extinct for over 113 years and was just rediscovered in 2011. Read more
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 Meet Our Newest Staff
We are happy to announce three new staff members: (from left to right) Jaclyn Sharratt-Smith joins the team as the Director of Communications and would love to hear your ideas for expanding the reach of our messaging to save even more acres. Nichole Baker is the new Director of Donor Relations and we hope you will reach out to her often for updates and information about our work. Deanna Johnson, Finance Manager, will be a resource if you have any questions or concerns about your donations. Learn more about the team |
