| Grantee | Fundacion Sumac Muyu (FSM) ↗ |
| Target | White-bellied spider monkey, jaguar, lowland tapir, bush dog, pink-throated brilliant, Ecuadorian piedtail |
| Area Protected | 18 hectares |
| Location | Ecuador |
| Grant Amount | $12,000 |
In the buffer zone just outside the Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park, the Bigal/Payamino corridor is a natural bridge connecting the Lowlands to the south and east with the highland to the north and west. The corridor is remarkable for its unusual mixture of highland and lowland wildlife species. Large mammals actively use the corridor, and have a high density in the region. The purchased plot is situated along the border with the Payamino community, who will be an active partner in this project. The foundation will conduct workshops, construction projects, and long-term Jungle Trek projects with the community.
