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Ecuadorian child inspired by her local rainforest

Ecuadorian child inspired by her local rainforest

This mixed media piece was created by a young elementary student in Tena, the capital of Ecuador's Napo province. Except for the corn kernels, it's composed entirely of the seeds of common rainforest understory plants. What a wonderful expression of the tremendous biological diversity of the upper Amazon basin!

Sustainable micro-economies such as this plant-based art will continue to be opened for poor, rural artists if they are provided with distribution channels to major transportation hubs and tourist centers.

Images from the documentary project promoting the conservation work of local and indigenous communities, women and youth in the upper Amazon basin. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) The Flooded Forest River conservation Theme: Interconnectedness Sustainable Contact with Indigenous Communities Local scientists documenting one of the most biologically diverse places on earth Sleeping beauty of the rainforest Ecuadorian child inspired by her local rainforest Lowland Quichua at the cutting edge Lowland Quichua home Natural smiles Hats off to rainforest conservation Plants and people Diversity in art Baby Armadillo The Añangu lowland Quichua: Conservation Role Models Comunidad Capirona: Leaders in Rainforest Management Leading by Example River conservation in the upper Amazon Looking to the future in the rainforest Gate-keepers of the Yasuní National Park & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve