A large percentage of the world's flora and fauna, many of which have not yet been identified, reside in the Amazon jungles of Brazil and surrounding countries. WCWC calls out for awareness and participation in preserving not only these rich rainforests, but the First Nations who call these forests their home.

Canadians vow to help save the Amazon rainforest

Wilderness Committee Educational Report Vol.08 - No.04 Spring, 1989

Credits and thanks

Photos: Jeff Gibbs, Tony Pearse, David Suzuki

Writer: Tara Cullins

Editors: Adriane Carr, Arne Hansen

Design: Paul George

Production: Arne Hansen

Web publishing 2005: Anton van Walraven

We wish to thank everyone who so generously gave the time, energy and money that made the Altamira conference possible, and those who care enough now to write letters and send donations to help the Kayapo people.