Yakumamay is an innovative Amazonian conservation
project based near the city of Iquitos in the Loreto region of Peru. Founded
in 1996 Yakumamay has pioneered community led conservation of forest resources
and the development of Live Pharmacies. Since its foundation the project
has grown to include nearly 12,000 hectares of primary rainforest and a
comprehensive medicinal plant garden. The project is managed by the residents
of two communities in collaboration with anthropologists from the University
of Cambridge, England. In addition to managing the reserve the communities
now welcome visitors in small numbers.