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1.2% of Earth is home to the planet’s rarest species. We work here first.
We support frontline communities to protect this vital land through science-backed action.

Permanently protecting the homelands of rare species.

Your donation purchases acreage in need of permanent protection. In connection with local communities, local leadership, and non-profits, you can support land conservation acre by acre. Conserve shares locally-led projects that are ready to protect. We bring connection, matching funds, and clarity to land conservation.

Conserve an acre in Centinela, Ecuador as a gift this holiday season

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They will receive a gift email with photos and coordinates of the protected acreage, and you will be cc’d on the message. Our featured location is Centinela, Ecuador, with 352 acres remaining need as of January 19, 2026: $13,001.00.

Your donation pays for the cost to buy land in Centinela, Ecuador, at market rate, and place it in a permanent land trust managed by local Ecuadorian non-profit Fundacion Jocotoco. Your donation will receive a match of 100% from non-profit Art into Acres. Currently, the cost of cloud forest land after matching funds, is $112.00 per acre.

3% Cover the Fee

This donation amount at 100% will support the purchase of cloud forest, by the acre, in Centinela, Ecuador, with local partner Jocotoco. Your donation amount is matched at 100% by Art into Acres, and the total will be contributed to Jocotoco to permanently conserve biodiverse land. Conserve's operating costs are covered by a grant from Thriving Futures and the National Philanthropic Trust so your contribution will go fully to the protection of our vital planet's ecosystems.

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Rare species homelands protected in 2024: 11,829,999 acres

Average cost in 2025: $7.32 per acre

In process in 2025: 5,202,000 acres

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A community of people protecting rare species habitat.