Rainforest Concern

By working with Rainforest Concern, we encourage people to visit the extraordinary Amazon rainforest and help to protect this threatened natural habitat and the indigenous people that live there.

We are fully paid up members of Rainforest Concern – a registered charity in the UK.

Rainforest Concern’s Mission

They are dedicated to protecting threatened natural habitats and preserving the rich biodiversity they support, alongside the indigenous communities whose survival depends on them.

To achieve this, they direct purchase land in the name of local NGOs or communities, establish private reserves, register ancestral indigenous territories, and create ecological corridors to reconnect fragmented ecosystems.

As part of their conservation strategy, they actively support local communities, promote sustainable livelihoods, and deliver environmental education both in project areas overseas and in the UK. They also collaborate with research institutions to monitor the impact and effectiveness of our initiatives.

At the heart of Rainforest Concern’s approach is a commitment to working with trusted and effective local partners. Carefully selected through years of field experience, these partnerships are fundamental to achieving lasting conservation success.

They currently operate in nine countries—Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Belize, Chile, Romania, and India—safeguarding a diverse range of critical habitats and the extraordinary biodiversity they sustain.

Programmes focus on key areas where targeted research and conservation efforts can drive significant and lasting change.

 Approach

• Understanding local challenges – Each project begins with a deep understanding of the threats and ecological dynamics at play, allowing tailored conservation solutions.
• Collaborating with communities – They listen to the needs of local people, designing projects in close partnership with those living near the forests to ensure their support and long-term success.
• Building strong partnerships – By working with established local NGOs, they ensure projects are effectively implemented and sustained over time.
• Starting small, scaling wisely – They begin with pilot projects, refining strategies before expanding initiatives on a larger scale to maximize success and minimize risks.
• Ensuring lasting impact – Sustainability and long-term legacy are central to their mission, ensuring that the benefits continue well into the future.
• Monitoring and adapting – They rigorously track the progress of all initiatives, using data to refine methods and share insights with supporters and stakeholders.
• Sharing knowledge – They apply lessons learned from projects to inform broader conservation efforts, helping build capacity regionally and nationally.

By combining scientific research, community engagement, and strategic land conservation, Rainforest Concern is making a tangible difference in the fight to protect the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems.

Work in the UK

Andean Trails donates annually to Rainforest Concern.

Please visit the Rainforest Concern website or contact us for more information.