Conservationist’s work in Peru rainforests 11/10/10
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► Conservationist’s work in Peru rainforests
Linda Norgrove’s former colleagues at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have paid tribute to her.
Ms Norgrove worked on a project on forest management with indigenous communities for the WWF in Peru for three years until she left in September 2005.
She undertook crucial work helping to save rainforests, establishing the Alto Purus National Park, in the Amazon rainforest area of Peru and the largest park in the country.
She also set up funding for a large tree replanting scheme in the Northern Andes to protect vital water supplies for communities.
Juan Carlos Riveros, head of the Science and Climate Program in WWF’s national office in Peru, worked with Linda during her time at the conservation body.
Mr Riveros said: “Her perseverance was key for the construction of WWF’s alliances
and work with indigenous federations in Peru.”
“None of this would have been possible
without the dedication and effort that Linda put into what she did. And yet, she
always took time to relax with the whole team in WWF Peru.
“For many of us, Linda has been a friend, a sister or even a daughter, who left for Afghanistan to keep helping people and advancing environmental conservation.
“In the end, I think that she discovered and loved Peru like few Peruvians, and left
us a high standard of commitment and devotion to WWF’s mission.”
“Everyone working for WWF globally gives sincere thanks for Linda’s life and work and all of our thoughts are with her family and friends at this tragic time.”