ecosystems of the planet - Peruvian amazon

location

north west South America

how much does the amazon cover Peru

60%

climate

hot and wet (humid) 28 degrees average temperature

soil type

infertile with little nutrients

biodiversity

2937 known animal species

timber

widespread logging 95% of which is illegal

Minerals

oil natural gas and gold

Camisea Natural Gas Project

exploit huge gas field which would save Peru $4 million in energy costs

Mercury

Polluting water and poisoning tribes

Madre de Dios

China has invested in oil exploitation which could lead to leaks

indigenous communities

reserves have been established for them

Purus Manu corridor

10 million hectares of conservation in south west area

how many management plans are required

2000 for harvesting related activities