Latin America's diverse forest landscapes are of global significance, housing ecosystems and species that are found nowhere else on Earth. However, these landscapes face escalating threats, including deforestation, habitat loss, and climate change impacts. Collaborative conservation, sustainable development, and community involvement are vital to safeguarding these forests, ensuring that their benefits for biodiversity, climate, and communities endure for future generations. Learn more about the unique impact of planting trees in Latin America!

Some of Earth’s most important tropical forests can be found in Latin America. Despite this, the Amazon, Andes, and Atlantic forests face significant deforestation as massive tracts are cleared for agriculture, livestock grazing, and timber.

One Tree Planted's projects in Latin America are rebuilding forests and restoring land so the benefits of healthy tropical forests can be felt around the world. Our partners work with communities that are directly impacted by deforestation so they can benefit from improved forest management practices and agricultural techniques such as sustainable agroforestry. This also helps to ensure that the trees and land will be taken care of for generations to come.