The Society of Amigos de Iracambi, UK

In the 500 years since the first Europeans arrived in Brazil, 93%of the Atlantic Rainforest has been destroyed. Though less famous than its northern counterpart the Amazon, the Atlantic Rainforest's unique climate supports a greater range of animal and plant life, much of which is in danger of extinction. Members of the local community daily face the challenge of making a living for their families from the fragile forest soils, and it is all too easy for the pressures of survival outweigh any desire to conserve the forest. Amigos de Iracambi, the Brazilian registered NGO, is working to conserve the forests while improving rural living standards - saving forests, changing lives.

Working with students and volunteers from around the world Iracambi focuses on education and research, improved land mangement, forest restoration and conservation and generating forest based incomes.

- Donate to our forest futures programme;

- Raise and donate funds;

- Support one of our local programmes or become an Iracambi sponsor;

- Become involved in our research or volunteer programmes.

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