Photo exhibition at Affenberg Salem about the diversity and conservation of Primates
The exhibtion “Chances for Nature – Diversity and Conservation of Primates” shows incredible wildlife photos of primates at the Affenberg Salem and gives insights to the conservation projects of Chances for Nature in Peru und Madagascar. More than 500 different primates live on our planet. About 60% of them are threatened with extinction. Since Saturday, Read more …
Riesenotter Studie publiziert
Ilka Tramm führte im Juni 2013 eine Vorstudie zu den Riesenottern des Amazonas Projektes durch. Nachfolgend findet Ihr Ihre Publikation für die IUCN Otter-Spezialisten Gruppe. Read more …
Manfred Hermsen Foundation supports sustainable palm tree management in the amazon
The use of the large Irapay Palms stocks in the project area could open up sustainable income sources for the local people. In the Amazon, the palm leaves are used to cover house roofs. A management plan will be implemented in 2014 along with various training courses for the local Read more …
Building of the Research Station
By now, close to the village Buen Jesus the construction of the research station has begun. The architectural style of the station will be adapted of the local building style. Moreover, the building will carry a photovoltaic panel. The research station will offer researchers a basis for their projects and Read more …
Foundation of Chances for Nature Peru
In June 2013, the very first daughter association of Chances for Nature was founded in Peru. This step was necessary to apply for the concession. Chairman is Manolo Martin, who supervises the establishment of the concession. Manolo Martin has worked for the Spanish service of foreign aid and the research Read more …
Amazon Project: Bingo Environment Foundation supports the application for the conservation concession in Peru with 9400 €
It is high time to protect 690 square kilometers of primary rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon, because oil and timber companies have already kept an eye on the region. “Chances for Nature” and the local association “los lwatzu” want to establish a conservation area at the Rio Tapiche – Rio Read more …
Maiden voyage of the new Chances for Nature boat “Vaca Marina” (“manatee”)
At the end of last year the “Association for wildlife protection” donated a combustion motor, an electromotor as well as 2 two boats to the Amazon project. The first boat’s name is “Vaca Marina” (“Manatee”). Here we can present the first pictures and a video clip of the “Vaca Marina” Read more …