Projects in Bolivia

The Bolivian River Dolphin (Inia Boliviensis): Ambassador for Conservation in the Northern Part of the Bolivian Amazon River Basin

Promote Inia boliviensis as ambassador and umbrella species for conservation in the Bolivian lower Amazon, under threat of dam construction.

The Blue-Throated Macaw Project, Bolivia

This project seeks to establish the a secure and self-sustainable means of long term local protection of the Blue-throated Macaws in Bolivia, which are greatly threatened by trafficking.

Closing the Seed Dispersal Loop for Guettarda Viburnoides in a Neotropical Savanna – Connecting Patterns of Avian Seed Dispersal with Population Growth in a Naturally Fragmented Landscape in Bolivia

Connect patterns of seed dispersal of Guettarda viburnoides (RUB.) by tufted jays and toucans to patterns of adult establishment in different savanna habitats.

Spider Monkeys and Logging, Bolivia

Spider Monkey conservation and reduced impact logging: The potential co-dependancy of spider monkeys and timber tree species in a lowland rainforest, Bolivia, South America

Restoration of Bolivian Yunga Cloud Forests with Native Queñua (Polylepis Racemosa) and "Pino de Monte" (Podocarpus Glomeratus)

This project aims to reforest with native trees (Polylepis racemosa and Podocarpus glomeratus) creating social consciousness to protect the species from extinction in the area.

Restoration and Management of Queñua (Polylepis racemosa) and Pino de Monte (Podocarpus Glomeratus) Woodlands in the Yungas of Independencia, Bolivia

The aim of the project is to contribute to restoration and management of Queñua (Polylepis racemosa) and Pino de Monte (Podocarpus glomeratus) woodlands in the Yungas of Independencia, Bolivia.

Bolivian Amphibian Initiative

The conservation of Bolivian threatened amphibians, providing diversity and ecological information through surveys and education workshops in poorly known areas.

Bolivian Amphibian Initiative

The conservation of Bolivian threatened amphibians, providing diversity and ecological information through surveys and education workshops in poorly known areas.

Bolivian Amphibian Initiative

The aim of the project is the conservation of Bolivian amphibians, providing data through surveys, and working with capacity building, education workshops and captive breeding of endangered species.

The Woolly Monkey, Bolivia

The distribution and abundance of the woolly monkey in northern Bolivian Andean Montane forests

Global Population Assessment and Conservation Monitoring Program for the Crax Globulosa in Bolivia

The Program Mamaco, as part of the plan of Important Areas for Bird Conservation has been established for the conservation of this endangered species and its habitat.

Blue-Throated Macaw Conservation Project – Increasing the Availability of Nest Sites

In order to develop management actions oriented to increase BTM-population size, we will provide artificial nest and we will evaluated their occupation and nesting success.

Blue-Throated Macaw Conservation Project: Increasing the Availability of Nest Sites

The Blue-throated Macaw–BTM- (Ara glaucogularis) is a critically endangered and endemic macaw of Bolivia. The population has dramatically declined in the past and actually less than 200 wild individuals exist. Although pet trade is decreasing and habitat is still available, the population growth rate is low. The lack of nest cavities is one of main causes limiting the BTM reproduction. In order to develop management actions oriented to increase BTM population size, we will provide more artificial nest and we will evaluated their occupation and nesting success

Blue-Throated Macaw Conservation Project: Movements, Habitat Use and Population Size

The aim of the project is to estimate population size and assess the actual distribution of macaws. We will model the distribution of suitable macaw habitat and potential future distribution. By identifying where suitable macaw habitat occurs it will be possible to focus conservation actions on areas that will allow the current population to expand both its size and range, and allow essential connectivity between groups to maintain genetic viability of population.

Testing a Habitat Model for the Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus Hyacinthinus) and Mapping Habitat Suitability for the Species in Protected Areas in Bolivian Pantanal

The aim project is “testing a habitat suitability model for the Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), for the propose of determine and map the areas that would be most effective as special protection areas at landscape level”.

Conservation of the Endangered Cochabamba Mountain-Finch (Poospiza Garleppi), a Restricted-Range Bird Species, and Kewiña (Polylepis Neglecta) Woodland in Llallahuani (Potosí, Bolivia)

To carry out research to estimate population size, to take actions promoting conservation of Cochabamba Mountain-Finch and encourage local people to take a leading role in this project.

Bolivian Bat Conservation & Community Education Project

The project will conduct a series of bat surveys, threat assessments and rural educational workshops at 10 important areas for bat conservation in Bolivia that have never been previously studied.

Bolivian Bat Conservation & Community Education Project

The project will conduct a series of bat surveys, threat assessments and rural educational workshops at 10 important areas for bat conservation in Bolivia that have never been previously studied.

Contribution to the Conservation of Bolivian Reptiles

The conservation of Bolivian reptiles, developing diversity and ecological assessments and organizing education workshops in rural communities.

Business Planning for a New Protected Area: The Río Grande-Che Guevara Biosphere Reserve, Bolivia

This initiative will create a new model for conservation in Latin America: decentralized park management that puts local governments in charge, and allows them to use incentives, market-based management tools, and business planning models to improve local livelihoods, protect the biological asset base, and maximize revenues.

An Evaluation of the Population of the Threatened Yellow-Rumped Antwren (Terenura Sharpei) in the Yungas of Bolivia (Cochabamba-Bolivia)

The aims of this project is to evaluate the population status and distribution range of the Yellow-rumped Antwren (Terenura sharpei) an endemic and endanger bird of the Bolivian Yungas.

Plant Species Diversity and Endemism on Rock Outcrops in the Bolivian Cerrado Biome: Implications for Conservation

In collaboration with local communities this study aims to generate information about diversity and endemism on rock outcrops along with distribution, population status and threats to the survival of endemic species.

Valuing the Southern Bolivian Yungas's Environmental Services: Saving an Important Place for the Endangered Alder Amazon's Conservation

Due to Southern Yungas is an eco-region with global priority of urgent conservation. We aim to build lifelong feelings of pride, respect and membership to biodiversity using Alder Amazon as symbol species to nine local communities in the north end of this eco-region.

Global Population Assessment and Conservation Monitoring Programme for the Threatened Southern Horned Curassow Pauxi Unicornis in Bolivia

By means of this project, we will be able to estimate the global range of this species in Bolivia, as well as estimate its population. We will initiate the first long-term monitory programme for a globally threatened bird species in Bolivia.

Chulumani Conservation Garden

The primary goal of the Chulumani Conservation Garden is to provide environmental education programs to schoolchildren in the South Yungas, Bolivia eco-region, one of the most biodiverse areas of the Andes and possibly the world.