Background

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse in the world, with many species found nowhere else in the world. But human activity like agriculture and urban development is threatening the forest and its ability to ensure clean air and climate regulation, soil protection, pollination, food, medicine, and drinking water for the millions of people who rely on it. By restoring critical biodiversity corridors and strengthening support for protected areas through conservation-based economic opportunities, we will ensure the forest can continue to provide for the plants, animals and humans that live there.

Scope of Work

With support from HP, WWF will improve the management of 128,494 acres (52,000 hectares) across three national parks in southern Bahia state, Brazil by increasing the capacity of park managers, improving tourism infrastructure both within and outside the park boundaries, and working with local people to develop sustainable businesses. In addition, WWF will restore an additional 19,768 acres (8,0000 hectares) of forests working with local and regional partners.