Project Update: January - March 2006

Scientific monitoring of the Red-fronted macaw has continued in this time period along with environmental education activities. 5,000 native trees were planted in efforts to help restore the Red-fronted macaw’s natural habitat. These activities have helped raise awareness with local farmers of how their agricultural activities have impacted the macaws.

When the macaws have the native fruits to eat from the trees, they will limit attacks on local peanut crops. Veronica Pasquieri, biologist, participated in the 1st Bolivian Congress on Ecology presenting a brief summary of the project entitled, “Study and Conservation of the Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) in the Caine River” to help raise awareness of what is being done to protect this specie in Bolivia.