Ecuador Amazon Project
"Quest4Change works to promote the protection and conservation of the flora and fauna of endangered habitats of ecological importance"
Quest4Change has been working with
Rainforest concern and FUNEDESIN (Foundation for Integrated Education and Development)
since 2001. Over that time we have saved
thousands of acres of rainforest and been involved in invaluable conservation
work.
What's the problem? Logging, Cattle ranching and the production of illicit crops have all lead to the destruction of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Massive areas have been lost, destroying habitats and eco systems that have existed for thousands of years.
How Quest4Change helps: Working with our project partners Quest4Change aims to raise environmental awareness and conserve the Ecuadorian Amazon by promoting the sustainable use of resources and providing viable economic alternatives to logging, cattle ranching and the production of illicit crops. The project supports groups through a variety of conservation, micro enterprise, agricultural assistance, healthcare and community development and education programs.
Latest News: The current volunteer team been working hard building a greenhouse (below), enclosing a raised plant bed that will protect vegetation from flood damage. Read more.
Achievements (updated December 2009)
- Sponsored over 1000 acres of rainforest
- Renovated and rebuilt primary school
- Created, marked and maintained over 20 kilometres of trails in an area of protected forest
- Developed tourist infrastructure, including water systems, signage, example plantations and viewpoints.
- Restored and helped create a research centre
- Planted over 1000 native tree species
- Developed a new area of land to accommodate a technical "eco-agricultural" college
- Built a Tilapia pond to help provide income for students at the technical college.
- Developed of medicinal garden and worked on the first exciting Black Earth scheme to increase nutrients in soil and crop yield.
- Built a butterfly farm and interpretation centre
- Assisted in development of chocolate factory
- Introduction to water purification scheme for Napo schools
- Construction of a chicken coop trail
- Building of a tradition thatched Mirador.
- Building of a raised greenhouse to protect plants and crops against flood damage
How you can help: Be a Secret Millionaire for this project, don't worry, you don't have to be an actual Millionaire to help out. Save: an acre of Ecuadorian Rainforest for just £50
Quest4Change is working in partnership with Rainforest Concern supporting the United Nations Millennium Development Goal 7 - Ensuring Environmental stability.
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