Las Piedras Amazon Center

LPAC is a base for conservation, science and learning located deep within the pristine Las Piedras watershed in the Peruvian Amazon

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

@actualidadspda gives the insights of how #environmentaldefenders keep their fight to protect Tropical forests in #Tambopata Madre de Dios, #Peru during #Covid-19. (Article in Spanish) https://t.co/e6S43RF6EC

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

The idea of #nature having a break during #Covid_19, it’s not entirely accurate (only in cities and peri-urban areas). In the Tropical forest regions, it has been reported an uptick in #deforestation, increasing poaching, animal trafficking, and illegal mining. #ConserveForests

[Naomi Basik Treanor @naomibasik]

Environmental agencies have reported an uptick in deforestation during lockdowns, as well as increases in poaching, animal trafficking and illegal mining worldwide. The trends are alarming, environmental experts say, and could be hard to reverse. https://t.co/LX5EGfpWPY

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Ending deforestation and thwarting pandemics would address six of the #UN #SDGs: the guarantee of healthy lives, zero hunger, gender equality, responsible consumption and production, sustainably managed land, and climate action. https://t.co/86bBM0FhyZ #ConserveTheAmazon

[Armando Maravilla - Wonder @wonder_m_r]

Ahora que estamos en cuarentena por el #COVID19 ha aumentado el interés por tener plantas y cuidarlas. Lamentablemente no todos tenemos jardines, así que les voy a recomendar especies fáciles de cuidar y con las que puedes hacer una selva dentro de tu casa.Abro hilo.

[Conservation Intl @ConservationOrg]

#ClimateChange can seem like an impossibly large problem — what can any one of us do? The answer: More than you might think. Head into the week ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Here we have a Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) running along the banks of the Las Piedras River 🏞 The elusive Brazilian Tapir is very rare to see during the day as it mainly feeds at… https://t.co/sWN8Co5OY7

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Our wildlife species of the day is the mesmerizing Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus)! These creatures have a strong prehensile tail which allows them to move among the rainforest canopy… https://t.co/xnx9zJRdIy

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Happy Sunday! Much like our little amphibian friend here we are keen on moving very little today 😴🐸

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Happy Spring Equinox! Today is the astronomical event of the vernal equinox which occurs when the Earth's axis is perpendicular the sun's rays causing a day of equal light and darkness.… https://t.co/7tQkNRxCUr

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

So cool!

[Lucy Cooke @mslucycooke]

Ever wondered what an X-ray of a hammerhead shark would look like. Well, wonder no more #sharks #mindblowing #eyeballsonstalks

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

We are looking for a bird and a mammal research coordinator for our 2018/19 season to work along the Las Piedras River in the Madre de Dios region of Peru's Amazon Rainforest 🐾 Message for more information!

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

On Saturdays, we learn about plants 🌱 Here we have our forest ranger, Ronald, and our tour guide, Julio, instructing on various plant species that are so important to our conservation… https://t.co/HuwJvIVsfB

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Whether big or microscopic, our impact on the Earth can be seen and felt at all levels. Remember to responsibly rid of your waste and go #plasticfree !

[Richard Kirby @PlanktonPundit]

A tragedy in the sea. A plastic microfibre among the plankton. The fibre is just 10 µm in diameter and invisible to the naked eye, but this shocking pollution must not be overlooked.

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

We are so fortunate to have our little slice of heaven in the Madre De Dios region and to be able to welcome & house volunteers that help further our mission of bringing people to the… https://t.co/8eOolPFC2H

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

Check out the link to read this informative study: https://t.co/qbTyikEtBm

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

The study "Are Nontimber Forest Products the Antidote to Rainforest Degradation? Brazil Nut Extraction in Madre De Dios, Peru" by Escobal, et al. provides scientific support for ARCAmazon's mission to incorporate the wellbeing of the local community with our conservation projects

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @AmazonCenter1]

Being able to conserve our rainforest ecosystems while benefitting the local community and economy is the ultimate conservation goal. Well done the Jiménez family! 🌱

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

What do you think is causing this variation in the water levels?

[Fauna Forever @faunaforever]

The water level in the Tambopata River has been changing widely over the last few weeks. The other day our main boat was high and dry on the sandbar, which meant all hands on deck to push it off into deeper water - followed by a deserved mud fight. Good work team!

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @AmazonCenter1]

A very interesting read as to how droughts are reaching normalcy in the Amazonian regions, and their effects on the overall ecosystem

[Las Piedras Amazon Center @lpac_peru]

It's #WorldWaterWeek! The Las Piedras River in the Madre de Dios Basin and Peruvian Amazon is very near and dear to our hearts. That's why we work to conserve its beauty, while fishing it sustainably as this volunteer is doing 🎣💙