The key to World Land Trust's (WLT) conservation success has always been our partnerships, teaming up with overseas conservation organisations to buy land and protect threatened habitats and wildlife. So much so that the origin story of WLT is closely intertwined with the founding of our first...
Tucked away in the vibrant Cape Floral Kingdom of South Africa, Renosterveld is a little-known habitat that is brimming with endemic flowers and bulbs so rare that each remnant patch has its own tapestry of plants. Within the Overberg region’s golden ‘wheatbelt’, Overberg Renosterveld Conservation...
2024 brought many changes to Carbon Balanced. Among them, we welcomed a new project to the programme with our partner The Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST). Since partnering with ECOTRUST in 2021, WLT has helped support the Corridor Restoration Programme (CRP) that will protect...
This summer, Operation Ocelot Mission Three headed out on tour to the incredible Dakatcha Woodland in Kenya. Since then, dedicated young nature lovers have been coming together to fundraise in creative ways. £3,104.83 has been raised for the mission so far. The funds will help to expand A Rocha...
This June, Mary McEvoy – our Carbon Programme Manager – visited our partner Nature and Culture in Ecuador (NCE’s) stunning Maycú Reserve in Zamora-Chinchipe Province. During her visit, she encountered first-hand the devastation wrought by illegal gold mines, the dogged determination of those...
We are delighted to announce that our partner Fundación EcoMinga’s Río Anzu Reserve has recently been recognised as an Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measure (OECM). This landmark status – the first of its kind in Ecuador – highlights the reserve’s critical role in protecting wildlife and...
Bolivia recently faced its worst fire season in over 20 years. According to official figures, more than 7 million hectares have been destroyed in 2024 alone. But thanks to a coordinated and well-planned effort, the Ñembi Guasu Conservation and Ecological Importance Area has been protected from the...
At a glance: Jaime Toro, Coordinator of the Amazonian office at Nature and Culture in Ecuador, tells us about his work with Indigenous communities and the Ecuadorian government to create collaborative conservation efforts. Learn about the biggest threats to the Ecuadorian Amazon and how...
One of the most inspiring aspects of our community at World Land Trust is the diversity of our generous donors and the innovative ways they find to support our conservation partners' work. From businesses to musicians to artists, our community is made up of amazing people from all walks of life and...
By Dr Richard Cuthbert, Director of Conservation at World Land Trust COP16 has now concluded in Cali, Colombia, and like many others who attended I’ve been reflecting on the official outcomes of the meeting, as well as some of the main themes that emerged from the numerous side meetings and events...
In this interview, we caught up with Mary McEvoy – our Carbon Programme Manager – to find out more about her recent visit to the project site of our new appeal Protecting the Ecuadorian Amazon. She reflects on the wildlife she encountered, the people she met, and why this is such a fantastic and...
The White-bellied Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth) is a remarkable species native to the dense forests of the Amazon. Known for their agility and intelligence, these primates play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the rainforest. However, in Ecuador’s Orellana region, their survival is...
