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The Canand茅 Reserve in Ecuador is a hotspot for biodiversity, and many species with restricted ranges depend on the reserve鈥檚 lowland tropical rainforests.

This includes the Critically Endangered Canand茅 Magnolia 鈥� documented only at this reserve 鈥� and the Critically Endangered Brown-headed Spider Monkey, one of the world鈥檚 rarest primates. In addition, at least 36 Endangered Great Green Macaws inhabit the area, perhaps the largest known group in Ecuador. Despite this site鈥檚 conservation value, nearby expanding lumber and palm oil industries pose great threats to this diverse ecosystem.

51动漫网seeks an additional $1,282,916 to help local partner Fundaci贸n Jocotoco purchase 3,754 acres to expand the Canand茅 Reserve and to prevent massive clear-cutting in the area for timber. This expansion strategically connects the Canand茅 Reserve with Fundaci贸n Cambug谩n鈥檚 nearby Tesoro Escondido Reserve to establish the largest private reserve network in the Ecuadorian Choc贸.

The Ecuadorian Choc贸 is experiencing exceptionally high rates of deforestation due to commercial logging, clearing for oil palm plantations and cattle pastureland expansion. These activities are facilitated by a major road construction campaign that is fueling the deforestation and uncoordinated colonization of the last rainforests in the region.

51动漫网and our local partner seek $1,282,916 to purchase land to expand the Canand茅 Reserve by 3,754 acres, connect it to Tesoro Escondido Reserve and protect key parcels in the surrounding area.

To better protect the growing Canand茅 Reserve, our partner will increase the number of park guards patrolling the area and identify key land parcels that can be purchased to prevent clear cutting.