About Us

Selva Libre is a 501(C)(3) non-profit (EIN: 87-1679220) working to conserve the biological and cultural diversity in the Western Amazon rainforest. The mission of our conservation project is to protect forested land and restore ecosystem services through the direct purchase of both intact and deforested parcels of rainforest. Our organization also supports the conservation of traditional knowledge by employing native community members and incorporating their perspective into our conservation decisions. By working with indigenous partners, community members, and scientists we strive to protect areas of key cultural and biological importance.

A note as to why we do not have pictures of our team: It can be dangerous to be an environmental activist in regions where narcotrafficking, illegal mining, poaching, and unlawful logging happen frequently. For the success of this project and for our safety, we omit this information publicly. At this juncture, we publish pictures of Amazonian nature that we capture and people who express an explicit desire to be featured on our website and social media platforms.