We’re dedicated to conserving fragile habitats in Paraguay, a country with a record of extreme habitat loss. Since 2010, we’ve been achieving this mission through scientific research, community engagement and environmental education. The only year-round scientific research station in Paraguay, our field sites stretch from the wetlands of Ñeembucú to the deep Atlantic Forest, including all the river systems, marshes, and Chaco regions in between.
Video produced in 2023 by our communications intern Suzanna Schofield.
Our work
Ñeembucú Wetlands
The Ñeembucú Wetland Complex is a mosaic of biodiverse and understudied habitats. It is home to several micro-endemic species only found in this area of the world, such as the endangered Pilar tuco-tuco. Long-term research projects on the flora and fauna of the wetlands increase our knowledge about these incredible habitats, enabling us to effectively address their conservation needs.
Atlantic Forest
The Atlantic forest is one of the most threatened habitats in the world, with less than 8% of its original size remaining. It is home to the as vulnerable classified hooded capuchin. With an extensive reforestation project in collaboration with the indigenous Mbya Guaraní, we are working to restore this vital ecosystem while providing economic opportunities to marginalised communities.
Voces de la Naturaleza
Paraguay’s environmental teaching ranked 137 out of 138 participating countries in the World Politics Review 2018. Our eco-education programme Voces de la Naturaleza was founded to transform the way that Paraguayan youth learn about their environment. We are dedicated to empowering Paraguay’s new generation to become eco-leaders, ready to drive change.
Reference Collection
With over 30,000 specimens of different animal groups, we are custodians of the second biggest reference collection in Paraguay, a country where relatively little is known about biodiversity. We are constantly working to maintain and expand our reference collection to provide national and international researchers with important resources for conservation and natural history projects.
Get involved
Intern with us
As an intern with Para La Tierra you’ll have the freedom you only dreamed of at university. Freedom to design and carry out your own project, which has a tangible impact in the real world.
Volunteer with us
Experience conservation, science, community engagement, and environmental education projects. Get a taste of all the different aspects of our work and make a real difference.
Come as a tourist
If you’re passing through Pilar and want to experience our work, enquire about tour options! Depending on availability, we offer city monkey tours, birding or frogging trips, and a lot more.
