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Home > Destinations > Central
America > Panama > Giving
Back
A non-profit organization through which travelers can support conservation and
help indigenous people at a local level worldwide.
The Travelers Conservation Trust (TCT) was established in 1986 as a nonprofit,
affiliate organization of Wildland Adventures, Inc. on the basis that culturally
and environmentally sensitive tourism is a powerful force for conservation
and community development. The TCT identifies means by which Wildland Adventures
and our travelers can support local, small-scale projects that protect the
environment and help local communities. By inviting our travelers to be more
sensitive and conscientious guests, TCT provides an alternative to exploitative
and destructive elements of conventional tourism. This link between travel
and conservation enhances your travel experience and allows authentic cultural
encounters through learning, sharing and making a contribution.
 Travel with Wildland Adventures and become
our partner to conserve the natural environments
of Panama through membership in the National
Association for the Conservation of Nature
(ANCON). Founded in 1985 by a group of
prominent scientists, business and community
leaders,. ANCON works with public and private
organizations, academic institutions, businesses
and local communities in its conservation
endeavors. Their work includes provisioning
equipment and training for park rangers
and collaborting with the government to
increase protected areas in Panama.
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