Endangered Harpy Eagle Conservation Program

The Harpy Eagle is an endangered species (CITES appendix I). Peru and Columbia are their main habitat. Our program works to find integral solutions to recover their wild populations. We have worked for over 14 years in eagle conservation and have created an extensive local network to facilitate eagle’s protection. 

Government of Peru Guidelines for Eagle Conservation

• We are writing government guidelines outlining conservation practices: eagle identification, nest site buffer areas, monitoring, and certification standards.
• Educate people about the new guidelines and how to apply them.
• Large tax incentives exist for logging companies to implement these practices which can be applied to 6 million ha of production rainforest in Peru. 

Endangered Amazon Eagles Rescue Center

• The rescue center is a place where injured eagles or chicks can recover and eventually be reintroduced to the wild.
• In our 500 ha Shihuahuaco Reserve we will have veterinary facilities, an eagle house to accommodate up to 10 eagles at a time, and eagle satellite tracking equipment.
• To prevent injured eagles in agricultural areas we will create nest guardian jobs, which provide conservation incentive. 

Amazon Rainforest Conservation Reserves

• Currently under our direct management is 2300 ha of pristine rainforest in the form of legal reserves. Together with our local alliance members are able to manage 20,000 ha of Amazonian rainforest. We also will provide conservation planning for private rainforest reserves in the region.
• A vital aspect of the conservation planning of the reserves includes sustainable development support for local communities. (See that section above)

Endangered Aquatic Turtle Conservation

• The purpose of this project is to rescue and rehabilitate Taricaya aquatic turtle populations which are endangered by hunting, over-exploitation and gold mining.
• Working with indigenous school children we will reintroduce baby turtles into the wild and educate about the importance of conservation.

Environmental Monitoring Program