+18 years contributing to sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon
Why are we here?
BAM’s Purpose
Our purpose is to protect and restore the value of the ecosystems of the Amazon to mitigate the effects of climate change; conserve the biodiversity of the Amazon; and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of Peru.
1,000,000
TREES PLANTED
+860,000
HA. OF FORESTS PROTECTED
+900
BAM PARTNER FAMILIES
1,400
SOCCER FIELDS RESTORED
20 MM
TONS OF CO2e BLOCKED FROM RELEASE
1,200
JOBS GENERATED YERLY
A sustainable journey
Our Story
The first step
- Bosques Amazónicos (BAM) is founded
- The first pilot reforestation effort was conducted on 25 hectares in cooperation with the Fondo de las Américas
Reforestation in Ucayali
- BAM restores 730 additional hectares by planting 620 thousand highly valuable native trees
International Certificates
- BAM’s Campo Verde reforestation program becomes the first reforestation program for native species in the world to be certified under the prestigious VCS standard
- Campo Verde reaches the maximum level, the Gold Standard, in the framework of norms of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity standard (CCB)
Antonio Brack Prize
- BAM wins the Antonio Brack prize for the most eco-efficient development model in Peru, awarded by MINAM and the Universidad Científica del Sur
International Standards
- REDD+ Castañeros becomes one of the first REDD+ programs in the world to be validated under the VCS standard
- REDD+ Castañeros reaches the maximum level, the Gold Standard, under the CCB Climate, Community and Biodiversity standard
Strategic partners
- Lan Airlines, Natura, BioCarbon and Qantas offset their carbon footprints through BAM projects
Recognition
- We were awarded a United Nations Prize, granted by FAO in the Jungle and Peru category, for our successful model to restore degraded lands
- We won the national prize for entomology for “Integrated biological control of forest species,” granted by the Peruvian Society for Entomology at the LIV Convention in the city of Cuzco.
Andean Crown
- Andean Crown, a regional investment boutique, founded by professionals with ample experience in commercial, private and investment banking, enters with a significant shareholder stake in BAM
Research
- We have received, to date, more than 2,000 students from different universities around the world who have come to conduct research on BAM’s success in reforestation efforts with native species and in preserving the biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon
Environmental Impact
- We planted approximately 220,000 new shihuahuaco and marupa trees on 305 hectares.
- We launched the BAM Genetic Improvement of the Forest Program in cooperation with the Instituto Técnico de Costa Rica TEC
- The Development Bank of Latin America offsets its historic CO2 footprint through our REDD+ Castañeros program
Science Program
- We institutionalized the BAM Science Program, led by Walter Wust in cooperation with entities such as CORBIDI and PerúVerde
- We conducted the first scientific expedition to Quinillal in Campo Verde
Impact
Recognition
2011
Antonio Brack award for the most eco-efficient development model in Peru
2015
The United Nations Award, given by FAO to the best company in degraded area restoration in the jungle and Peru category
2015
National Entomology Award for integrated control of forest species, granted by the Peruvian Society for Entomoloyg at the LIV Convention in the city of Cuzco
2016
First REDD+ program for native species in the world to be validated and verified by the Voluntary Carbon Standard, the most recognized voluntary carbon standard at the international level
Relevant Information
Transparency and Communication
Our company conducts its activities with transparency, honesty and integrity and we share our knowledge and results openly with our stakeholders. In this section, you will find details on the results of our operations. If you need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
ANNUAL REPORT BAM 2025
April 2026
SDG COMPLIANCE REPORT
March 2025
REDD+ BN ANNUAL REPORT 2023
January 2024
BRAZIL NUT STATEMENT
September 2024
REPORT: FORESTRY SECTOR NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE GOALS
September 2024
MEMORIA ANUAL - BAM SAC 2019
March, 2019
MEMORIA ANUAL - BAM SFM 2019
March, 2019
INFORME DE CLASIFICACIÓN BAM
June, 2020
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