Ecuador
Ecuador is relatively small amongst its neighbors but pulls its weight in forest cover and biodiversity. It enjoys a rainforest area larger than Greece that contains over 20,000 plant species. Most of this is in the Ecuador's Amazon which is largely cut off from roads and infrastructure. However, illegal gold mining and ranching are creeping into what was a relatively intact and conserved area.
The Chakra Corporation's role is to facilitate market access for its 2,400 producer members through marketing and bargaining. They also protect the biodiverse, carbon-rich Napo Corridor. Technology helps them document their chakras and track deforestation
Drone mapping with the technical team
