Rainforest Trust Surpasses 70 Million Acres Protected Worldwide
Rainforest Trust has reached a milestone of protecting 70 million acres of land worldwide, adding 10 million acres in just eight months. The latest addition is the Agua Dulce Municipal Wildlife Reserve in Bolivia, which supports high levels of biodiversity.
Why it matters
The rapid expansion of protected land is critical for global climate goals and the preservation of endangered species in the Amazon basin.
Organization adds 10 million protected acres in just eight months
WARRENTON, Va., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rainforest Trust has surpassed 70 million acres protected worldwide, an area roughly the size of Nevada, just eight months after reaching the 60 million-acre milestone.
The rapid jump represents 10 million additional acres protected since February 2026, reflecting an accelerating pace of conservation as Rainforest Trust and its partners work to safeguard the planet’s most important places for biodiversity, climate and people.
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