Anamey
Biodiversity Reserve
“Anamey” is a conservation area that protects 15,447.54 hectares of Amazonian forest in the Cusco region of Peru. Discover the why, where, and how of this ambitious project
The Anamey Biodiversity Reserve protects and conserves 15,447.54 hectares of montane tropical forest located in the district of Camanti, province of Quispicanchi, department of Cusco, through the initiative of the Sustainable Camanti Association.
In 2022, the Peruvian government granted to Camanti Sostenible Association the conservation area to protect it for 40 years through the following resolution: Resolución Administrativa N° D000059-2022-MIDAGRI-SERFOR-ATFFS-CUSCO.
The conservation area is named the “Anamey Biodiversity Reserve,” which in the native Harakmbut language means “The Tree of Life.” This reserve features a distinctive landscape, ranging from 2,400 to 500 meters above sea level, spanning Amazonian rainforest and untouched primary forests. It serves as a habitat for various endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna, including the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) and the Tegu lizard (Tupinambis cuzcoensis), among others. Additionally, due to its geographical location, the area serves as a crucial water source, being a strategic point of watershed. Therefore, we are committed to preserving these headwaters, which are of paramount importance.
Main Risks
The main risks include agricultural, mining, and logging activities, with the majority being illegal. Between 2010 and 2021, over 6,000 hectares of forest have been lost, approximately 2.5% of the total forest cover in the district. This poses a significant threat to the biodiversity of the area, as well as to the development of the indigenous population and local communities of Camanti.
Alluvial gold mining and other mineral extraction
Intensive agriculture
Selective and indiscriminate logging of trees
Poaching poses
Protecting the Territory
The active protection of the territory is carried out at this time in different ways, as the first line of defense we carry out and must carry out:
- Remote sensing through drones (managed by ACCA, one of our strategic partners)
- Periodic patrols within the area led by a dedicated team
- Management of reports regarding environmental crimes that threaten the Anamey territory
- Emergency inspections are conducted as needed.
The Arazaire
The Arazaire people are the ethnic group that inhabited the forests of the Camanti district, where the conservation concession is located. They were displaced from the Sandia region in Puno in the 1700s. Belonging to the Harakmbut family, the Arazaire are an ancient ethnic group. La Marcia Tije, belonging to the Arazaire native community, has been part of the conservation association since 2023.
Scientific information
If you are an individual, institution, researcher, and/or student interested in collaborating and/or obtaining information, please feel free to contact us.
Anamey harbors thousands of species such as spectacled bears, jaguars, and Maquisapas.
Environmental education
BIO-BUSINESS CREATION Training in the development of bio-businesses in the buffer zone of the ANAMEY territory.
Protects the Amazon rainforest.
Ecotourism
Sustainable tourism as a conservation strategy
Together with our partner, Kuporo Lodge, we aim to promote people’s connection with the natural environment, as we believe in the transformative impact it has on visitors. Through this, we strive to foster a virtuous circle where the conservation of the Amazonian forests is mutually reinforced with the diverse and varied support of our visitors.
Together we are more
Through Anamey, we aim to ensure ecological connectivity in the Vilcambamba – Amboró corridor, bridging the gap between the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve and the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. This initiative not only safeguards the region’s water resources, preventing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from land use change, but also fosters sustainable economic development for over 2,500 individuals in the Camanti district.
The Vilcabamba – Amboró Corridor is nestled within one of the world’s 25 protected zones, specifically within the biodiverse “hotspot” of the Tropical Andes. This area boasts unparalleled diversity and endemism. The Amarakaeri Communal Reserve spans 402,335.62 hectares of protected natural space within the ancestral territory of the Harakbut people, designated by the Peruvian state. Similarly, the Bahuaja Sonene National Park safeguards a rich tapestry of ecosystems, encompassing tropical mountain forests and humid savannas across more than 1 million hectares (1,091,416 hectares).
About us
We are members of Camanti sostenible Association
Leader of the Arazaire Native Community
Community Mediator
Founder and President of the Association
Former Mayor of the Camanti District
Founder of Explorandes
Diocesan Priest of Puerto Maldonado
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Economist
We belong to the Ayni Qosqo Conservation Network
Donation
WE ARE 100% DEPENDENT ON DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS
In this initial phase, we have built a solid foundation for our association. We have been fortunate recipients of talent, goods, and free services from various members and organizations. However, we have also learned that it takes more than free services to achieve our proposed goals; we are entirely dependent on your financial support.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE BUTTONS BELOW TO SELECT WHICH ACTIVITY YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT.
5% of donations will go towards funding administrative activities.
Strategic partnerships
