Biocorredor Martin Sagrado

The San Martin region in the Andean Amazon is rich in biodiversity — home to 2,500 species listed by International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), many threatened with extinction. Yet it is also the most deforested region in Peru, devastated by logging and poor agricultural practices.

Conserving environmental resources is essential for supporting smallholder farmers. Deforestation is a major cause of soil depletion, increasing the exposure of crops to extreme climatic events, which amplifies the vulnerability of impoverished agricultural communities.

The project protects the region from illegal deforestation through targeted conservation activities, while improving the livelihoods of local communities and maintaining ecosystem services in the buffer areas.

Building on the success of this certified project since 2012 and its expertise in carbon certifications, PUR is exploring potential partnerships to support the implementation, certification, and long-term monitoring of the project. Please get in touch with our specialists if you would like to know more about the Bocorredor Martin Sagrado project.

Conservation activities are community-led and implemented with a unique organizational structure, including democratic and participative decision-making processes. Regular meetings and workshops are held to coordinate the efforts of local associations.

The Biocorredor Martin Sagrado project empowers communities to improve territory management and increase environmental commitment — focusing on production, protection, and inclusion. Through training programs and education initiatives, we raise awareness of conservation topics to enhance community participation in conserving and restoring degraded lands.

Local communities also benefit from income diversification opportunities, including agroforestry, aquaculture, beekeeping, and livestock programs. We also generate employment opportunities through the development of local tree nurseries and recruitment of workers for conservation activities.