the peruvian amazon rainforest

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south america, 2nd largest portion after brazil

importance?

1. indigenous tribes living sustainable lives, outside influences can cause social issues

2. medical plants help treat diseases

3. 44% home to all bird species and 63% of mammals

threat?

1. timber- mahogany tress highly valued for furniture, there are 95% illegal logging causes deforestation

2. oil extraction in the Madre De Dios is home to over 10% of bird species, damage ecosystems

3. mining- gold mining in rivers, which is polluting because of mercury

sustainable management

1. Manu Conservation corridor comprises national parks and reserves for indigenous tribes, area of 10 million hectares= largest protected area in Peru

2. national parks and national reserves created to protect valuable areas

3. 1800 troops and police against 40,000 illegal miners, this caused miners moving which is not a quick fix. deforestation related to gold mining has decreased 90% = successful