I was born in Puerto Maldonado in the Madre de Dios region - where our protected areas are located. I started working in the Tambopata National Park in 2001 as a park ranger for nature conservation. Since then, I have become aware of the importance of environmental protection, as it guarantees and secures the ecosystem services of nature that help us to meet our basic needs. And today I am proud to be part of Wilderness International Peru and to be able to contribute my knowledge and experience to the Forest Guardians. As this is a protected area with many challenges for people with illegal intentions, I say with one voice: YES WE CAN!