Since I started studying forestry in Peru, I have gotten to know different types of ecosystems throughout the country. I have always been particularly fascinated by the Amazon. When you work there, you realize that a forest is more than just trees. It creates connections and is a livelihood and home for animals and people alike. 

Unfortunately, many of these forests are cut down out of ignorance or because people have no other choice to make a living. This is why the work of Wilderness International Peru is so important! It enables us not only to protect threatened ecosystems, but also to restore them and offer sustainable solutions to local communities, such as agroforestry.