Conserving habitat is the most effective way to protect species
A million species are at risk of extinction this century, primarily due to human activities that place vulnerable species in grave danger. Key threats include:
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- Habitat loss due to deforestation, extraction, and development.
- Hunting and poaching for illegal markets.
- Extreme events caused by climate change (droughts, fires, and floods) that destroy and degrade habitats.
Rainforest Trust protects rainforests and other tropical habitats that sustain the greatest concentrations of threatened species. We have helped protect habitats for over 3,400 species that faced immediate risk from habitat loss, deforestation, exploitation, and climate change, including:
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- 500 bird species
- 400+ amphibian species
- 430+ mammal species
