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Owed to Nature: Medicines from Tropical Forests

The deciduous tropical forests and savannahs of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay are the habitats of the feared viper Bothrops jararaca often called Fer-De-Lance because … See more

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Healthy Forests, Healthy Planet – Rainforest Trust

WebAt Rainforest Trust, we take a holistic approach to our projects, aiming to protect not only the trees, but also the forest ecosystem. And by protecting forests— our …

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Devastating Truths of Deforestation and How You Can Help

WebHere are four devastating truths about deforestation and three ways you can help prevent it. 1. Millions of acres are destroyed. Although exact statistics are difficult to …

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Save the Rainforest Landing – Rainforest Trust

Web100% of your money goes to save habitat and protect threatened species. Our Board members and other supporters cover our operating costs, so you can give knowing your …

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Help us prevent deforestation – Rainforest Trust

WebHelp us prevent deforestation. More than 50% of our world’s tropical forests have been lost to rampant deforestation for logging, mining and agriculture. Habitat relied upon by …

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5 Benefits of Protected Areas – Rainforest Trust

WebProtected areas keep ecosystems intact, thus playing a vital role in disease prevention. A rainforest at sunrise. 3. Provide Local Economic Success. When created in …

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Our Mission and Approach – Rainforest Trust

WebRainforest Trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves through partnerships, community engagement and donor support. So far, we …

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Dr. Cullen Geiselman – Rainforest Trust

WebDr. Cullen Geiselman. Board Vice-Chair. Cullen is a bat biologist, conservationist, and philanthropist living in Houston, TX. Her research has focused on bat-mediated seed …

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Earth Day 2024 – Rainforest Trust

WebQUADRUPLE YOUR DONATION. This Earth Month, your gift to the Brazilian Amazon Fund will help fight lethal deforestation, fires, droughts and rampant exploitation in the world’s …

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Endangered Species Landing – Rainforest Trust

WebThe loss of life will greatly impact the health of every living thing on our planet. But our work is far from over. Healthy rainforests are critical to a healthy planet. Creating protected …

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5 Ways Rainforests Mitigate Climate Change – Rainforest Trust

WebThat’s why Rainforest Trust is committed to preventing deforestation of these valuable landscapes. We’ve protected 39.6 billion trees so far! Here are 5 important …

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5 Reasons to Stop What You’re Doing and Save Rainforests

WebHere are 5 key reasons to help save our rainforests: 1. Clean Air. Rainforests are natural air filters. They store and filter excess carbon and other pollutants from the …

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New Protection for Endemic Species in the Solomon Islands

WebThe Vulnerable New Georgia Monkey-faced Bat, endemic to the Solomon Islands and believed extinct on Kolombangara since the 1970s, was recently observed. …

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Dr. Sally Lahm – Rainforest Trust

WebDr. Lahm is a wildlife ecologist and biological anthropologist with experience in scientific research, diverse consultancies and biodiversity surveys in African countries since 1982, …

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Safeguarding Lemurs in Madagascar – Rainforest Trust

WebThe proposed protected area is home to an estimated human population of 5,000, mostly a mix of Merina and Betsimisaraka ethnic groups. The vast majority of this population is …

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Preserve a Tropical Peatland for Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes

WebLocated within the hills of northern Rwanda, this high-altitude tropical peatland is essential to their survival. Previously, the Grey Crowned Crane’s population dropped to only one non …

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Rainforest Trust Saves Rainforests – Donate Now – Rainforest Trust

WebThanks to the generous support of our Board members and other supporters who cover all of our operating expenses, Rainforest Trust is able to allocate 100% of donations to …

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Save habitat for Frogs – Rainforest Trust

WebFrogs are also highly vulnerable to climate change—unpredictable temperature shifts have caused a decrease in precipitation and increase in drought. Just a slight shift in their …

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Safeguard a Pristine Coral Reef in Cuba – Rainforest Trust

WebProject Cost: $302,059. Funding Raised: $302,059. Please note that your donation may not be immediately reflected in the funding thermometer above. Cuba. Proposed Acres. …

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Seven Things You (Probably) Don’t Know about the Cassowary

WebThe Cassowary Plum is an important food source for the cassowary and the bird, in turn, distributes and helps germinate the seeds. When fruit is scarce, …

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Climate Change Series Part 1

WebAmazon River, by Ammit Jack. It is also this process that makes rainforests an imperative part of combating climate change. By taking in carbon dioxide and storing it …

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