Forests
You helped create a new national park in Colombia
Thanks to your support, we’ve helped establish a new national park in Colombia to protect some of the world’s richest biodiversity
“If forests don’t survive, neither will we”
Our landmark State of the Planet Address calls for action to protect our world. The most recent event focused on forests and their vital role in fighting climate change
The biggest deals from COP28 – and what they mean
The latest global climate conference caused celebration and concern in equal measure. We look at five key decisions and the effect they might have
Gallery: Share your forest photos
We asked you to send in your best photos of forests, and you didn’t disappoint! Our gallery showcases the best views of our woodlands, from ancient oaks to vibrant fungi
Stand up for the future of our forests
A new report shows the world is failing to protect its forests. But there’s still time to get back on track and end deforestation
You’ve helped expand a national park in Colombia
Your support has helped Indigenous communities in Colombia increase the size of a national park, bringing extra protection for their territories and the area’s unique species
Watching wildlife in the Bolivian Amazon
Understanding the animals around them helps Amazon communities live alongside wildlife. Camera traps are a vital tool for coexistence
Meet the heroes protecting Bhutan’s tigers
In the eastern Himalayas, wild tigers are thriving thanks to the dedication of rangers and local communities. WWF-Bhutan’s documentary meets these conservation champions
You’re helping tigers thrive in Nepal
Thanks to your support, tigers in a vital wildlife corridor between Nepal and India are expanding into new territory
Pregnant panda spotted on camera – moments before giving birth
Rare camera trap footage of a female giant panda shows that forest restoration efforts are making a difference
Forest restoration races ahead in Kenya
Thanks to you, a landscape famed for producing world-beating long-distance runners is turning green
How you’re helping protect precious mangroves
Mangroves are unique habitats where the forest meets the sea. In Myanmar, these areas are under threat, but we’re working with local communities to manage them sustainably
Family sighting brings hope for Thailand’s tigers
Amazing camera trap footage of a tigress and her three cubs is proof that conservation efforts are paying off
You’re helping communities coexist with jaguars in Brazil
With your support, we’re bringing local people together to develop ways to reduce conflict with jaguars in the Amazon
Wild tiger numbers double in India
Your support for tiger conservation in India is paying off, with a new survey showing that the big cat population is on the up
Helping people and mountain gorillas live side-by-side
Thanks to you, hundreds of families in Rwanda now have easy access to clean water – and that’s good news for endangered mountain gorillas too
You’ve helped tigers travel safely through Nepal
A forest restoration project you support has helped protect tigers in Nepal – and it’s been recognised as one of the most successful schemes of its kind
People power to fight Amazon fires
We’re working with communities in the Colombian Amazon to prevent the spread of forest fires
Amazon warning from COP27
Our new Living Amazon Report warns that the region is alarmingly close to an irreversible tipping point, and protecting it is more urgent than ever
Defending the Amazon with drones
Thanks to your support, Indigenous communities in Brazil have been able to use technology to help protect their land
You’re helping us study jaguars in the Guianas
Thanks to your support, the first ever large-scale jaguar monitoring effort is under way in Suriname and Guyana
Living Planet Report reveals nature in crisis
Wildlife population sizes around the world are in decline, with biodiversity and human livelihoods under threat. Our 2022 Living Planet Report shows that urgent action is needed – but change is possible
New documentary highlights Amazon struggle
Feature-length film The Territory documents one Indigenous community’s fight against deforestation
Tigers roar back in Nepal
Nepal has more than doubled its wild tiger population, thanks to inspirational conservation efforts
Photo story: A day with India’s ‘Tiger Friends’
Living alongside wildlife – particularly big cats – can be challenging. But a dedicated group of volunteers in India are helping people and tigers to share the landscape
Landmark legal victory to protect the Amazon
With your support, we’ve won a historic legal victory to stop deforestation in protected areas of the Amazon
New species recorded in the Colombian Amazon
Your support has helped scientists explore untouched areas of the Amazon
Forests of plenty
For decades, vast swathes of northern Borneo’s lush forests – home to orangutans and other endangered creatures – were degraded and destroyed. Now, with your support, we’re working to build a better future for the wildlife and people of Sabah
Palm oil: everything you need to know
From biscuits to bubble bath, palm oil is found in hundreds of everyday products. But why is it so popular – and so problematic? Get the facts with our guide.
Notes from the field: Tanzania
Local knowledge and support are crucial if you want to restore a forest, says forest programme officer Azaria Kilimba
“In forest restoration, every second counts”
Long-distance runner and marathon world-record holder Eliud Kipchoge talks about his passion for Kenya’s forests and why he’s supporting our ambitious project to help protect them
You’re helping reconnect orangutan habitats
With your support, orangutans will soon have a safe route between two protected areas in Borneo
Tackling the traffickers
Wildlife crime continues to threaten some of our most precious species. But with your support, we’re taking action to stop the traffickers, sever the trade routes and improve law enforcement
Appetite for destruction
The world’s forests are critical to the survival of our planet. Yet our food choices are driving them towards a tipping point. Find out how, together, we can keep these irreplaceable landscapes alive
The world’s climate change hotspots
Climate change could make critical ecosystems around the globe unsuitable for wildlife or people. Here are some of the stories from the affected areas
Make nature our climate hero
Nature can be one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change. We’re calling for urgent action from governments to limit global warming to 1.5ºC – with the help of nature-based solutions
Video: Koala rescue!
A year after being rescued from the catastrophic bushfires of 2019–20, Annie the koala has returned to the wild
Forest regeneration offers hope for the future
An area of forest almost twice the size of the British Isles has grown back this century, showing the huge potential for nature to regenerate if we give it the chance
Gallery: Richard Barrett’s Wild World
Join photographer Richard Barrett on a tour of the globe in search of some of its most legendary creatures in his new photo book
A burning problem
Around the world, wildfires are raging with unprecedented ferocity. But with your help, we’re taking action to tackle the causes and help communities deal with these devastating blazes