Progress
We, our donors and members, are creating something that will live on long after we are gone. We have only just gotten underway. In the near
future, you will see here an interactive map where you can explore all of our properties and progress.
Phase 1 of our launch in 2009 focuses on key areas in Mexico and Central America, Indonesia and Africa. Approximately US$20,000,000 is
required to complete this phase. The proposed projects are as follows:
future, you will see here an interactive map where you can explore all of our properties and progress.
Phase 1 of our launch in 2009 focuses on key areas in Mexico and Central America, Indonesia and Africa. Approximately US$20,000,000 is
required to complete this phase. The proposed projects are as follows:
Projects- Meso-America
2008-01-MEX:
55 acre mountain property outside of San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico.
55 acre mountain property outside of San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico.
2008-02-MEX
907 acre ranch outside of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Jaguar, ocelot
and diverse birdlife with several natural cenotes (natural limestone
wells)
907 acre ranch outside of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Jaguar, ocelot
and diverse birdlife with several natural cenotes (natural limestone
wells)
A Global Network
Local Foundations working together to achieve a global goal - A conservation legacy that stretches across the planet and
covers 1,000,000 hectares by 2040.
covers 1,000,000 hectares by 2040.
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The BacktoWild Foundation
Restoring Nature, one small piece at a time...
Restoring Nature, one small piece at a time...
Progress and Projects
2008-03-GUATEMALA
Research Station to use a strategic base to protect Guacamaya
Parrots and conduct BTW rehabilitation projects to offset
encroaching agriculture in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve (see map).
Research Station to use a strategic base to protect Guacamaya
Parrots and conduct BTW rehabilitation projects to offset
encroaching agriculture in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve (see map).
Ethiopia
2.5 hectares of community donated land to create tree nursery and
beekeeping operation for benefit of community and nearby Bale
National Park.
2.5 hectares of community donated land to create tree nursery and
beekeeping operation for benefit of community and nearby Bale
National Park.
2008-04-EAST JAVA
200 hectares. A complete reforestation project to create additional
protected area and extend parkland. Repopulation of native species
such as the slow loris, barking deer, javan langur, leopard and
pangolin
200 hectares. A complete reforestation project to create additional
protected area and extend parkland. Repopulation of native species
such as the slow loris, barking deer, javan langur, leopard and
pangolin
Projects - Asia
Projects - Africa
2008-07-KENYA
Mt. Kenya, Laikipia region, to create bufferzones against
encroaching agriculture and establish strong sustainability
programs, 500 acres of large and small farming parcels.
Mt. Kenya, Laikipia region, to create bufferzones against
encroaching agriculture and establish strong sustainability
programs, 500 acres of large and small farming parcels.
250 hectares. A complete reforestation of a palm oil plantation
which borders the Gunung Leuser National Park in order to
provide additional bufferzone and protection of Sumatran
Orangutans and other species such as the Sumatran Tiger and
Hornbill Rhinoceros.
1,000,000 hectares by 2040
Basic Project Components
