How can we save rainforests?

In order to save the rainforest, many of the most popular solutions include education and reforestation. However at Wildlife Alliance, we believe that in addition to these initiatives which are crucial for long term behavior change and mitigating the effects of already lost forest cover, the primary step to protecting the rainforest needs to be effective law enforcement. Our dedicated rangers stop illegal loggers in their tracks and deter forest crimes, leaving the rainforest intact for future generations.

Effective and systematic law enforcement is the essential to keep the Cardamom Rainforest safe and maintain its high level of biodiversity. Without Wildlife Alliance’s continued support, the Southern Cardamom tropical rainforest is at risk of clear cutting to convert the land for agriculture or to be sold to other industries. Wildlife Alliance’s approach has proven successful in maintaining continuous rainforest cover in the Cardamom Mountains, has achieved zero elephant poaching since 2006, and has resulted in the recovery of populations of ungulates and small-medium carnivores. Read more