Geographical location
Abra Malaga and Quishuarani zones in the Vilcanota mountain range, Cusco region, 14 km².
Abra Malaga and Quishuarani zones in the Vilcanota mountain range, Cusco region, 14 km².
Quechua communities, groups of women, approximately 100 families.
Polylepis forests
Ecoan
Preserve and extend Polylepis forests.
Reduce human pressure on the ecosystem.
Raise community-awareness about protecting forests.
Put in place development initiatives.
October 2014
Constantino Aucca Chutas and Ecoan win our Conservation and Development Award.
July 2015
Renaud Fulconis, director of Awely, visits the programme to evaluate possibilities of extending our actions there.
March 2016
Our first South American programme is born.
In December 2017, we are setting up our first programme in South America. Our actions will be dedicated to protecting the Polylepis forests, which are home to such exceptional biodiversity, and to improving the living conditions of Quechua communities. We will be focusing on the conservation of existing forests and reforestation of depleted areas. Also, through our awareness-raising activities, we will inform villagers about the value of preserving natural spaces, and propose income-generating activities which will allow them to regulate their use of forest resources.
You’ll have to be patient a while longer; we’re working on it!