How to help

There are many ways to help the forest, native animals, and the project:

• A good way to start is by finding out about the threatened species where you live. Keep them in mind when you make decisions, and share what you learn with your family, neighbours, and government representatives.
• Do not buy or take animals from the forest, even if you feel sorry for them.
  • If you find a baby wild animal, leave it where its mother will find it. Don’t take it home.
  • If you see a wild animal for sale, do not buy it. Even if you mean well, if you buy a wild animal you generate demand for that species. This contributes to illegal trafficking of wild animals.
• If you are a teacher or a parent, motivate your children to conserve wild animals. You can download our educational activities and adapt them to your needs. Feel free to contact us with questions.
   
• If you have a property in the Atlantic forest, keep some forest and trees on your land. It will be an important source of wood, shade, water, and other resources. Trees with holes are important for some threatened birds to build their nests. Guadua bamboo (takuara brava or yatevo) is key for the White-bearded Antshrike. - You have the right to be heard by your government. Speak with local and regional representatives and urge them to make decisions that help the environment.
• If you are a park ranger or owner of a private reserve, find out about the threatened species within your reserve, and what habitat they need. Zoning of protected areas should take into account the key places for threatened species.
• You can help as a volunteer.
  • Most of our work is done by volunteers. There are opportunities to work in field research, in schools, and developing outreach materials. You can write to kristinacockle at gmail.com to find out about current opportunities.
    
• If you are a researcher, consider developing a project in San Pedro. There are many questions left to answer, to contribute to conservation of the Atlantic forest and a better quality of life for local people. You can contact us for ideas.
  • Sustainable farming
  • Ecology
  • Sociology
  • Education
• Copy and improve on our ideas. There is still a lot to do in San Pedro, and in most of South America.
• Let us know your ideas to improve this project.