Our work
Monitoring
Protecting Nature
Through Science
At Iwokrama, monitoring is central to our mission of sustainable forest management and conservation. Guided by an overarching Forest Management Plan, our monitoring programme uses a combination of scientific research and traditional Indigenous knowledge to track changes in biodiversity, forest health, and climate conditions.
Systematic data collection: Biophysical & Environmental Monitoring
Biophysical and environmental monitoring involves collecting and analyzing data on ecosystems, wildlife, water quality, and climate to support conservation decisions.
This process helps Iwokrama track biodiversity, detect threats early, and evaluate conservation efforts. Using tools like remote sensing, field surveys, and ecological indicators, decisions are grounded in science.
These insights maintain forest health, support adaptive management, and contribute to global conservation goals.
Understanding impacts through Social Monitoring & Community Engagement
Social monitoring ensures conservation and development efforts benefit local communities.
Through engagement with Indigenous communities and partners, Iwokrama gathers data on social, cultural, and economic changes to understand the impact on livelihoods and traditions.
This collaborative approach informs decisions, promotes transparency, and strengthens partnerships. Including local voices supports inclusive and sustainable conservation.
Balancing conservation with community development
This comprehensive approach helps inform sustainable forest management, support climate change resilience, and promote conservation strategies that balance environmental conservation with community development.
By continuously collecting and analyzing data, Iwokrama ensures that the forest remains a living laboratory and model for sustainable tropical forest management.
what is actively
monitored?
As individuals, we worry about global warming but collectively continue to allow the destruction of the planet’s natural air conditioning provided by forests.
We worry about rising levels of atmospheric CO2, yet we are largely indifferent to the loss of the greatest carbon sinks.
- Climatic indicators, such as rainfall and temperature, are monitored to assess changes in weather patterns and climate conditions over time.
- Terrestrial indicators, including road use, wildlife presence, and infrastructure development, help determine human impacts on the forest ecosystem.
- Aquatic indicators focus on water quality and key bio-indicator species like waterfowls, otters, caimans, turtles, arapaima, and anacondas to assess ecosystem health.
- Environmental impacts of human activities, including forestry operations, are evaluated to understand how they affect the natural landscape and biodiversity.
- Social indicators from Fair View Village, including population, health, education, and farming expansion, help track changes in community well-being.