My painting is inspired by The Mbaracayu Nature Forest Reserve, located in Paraguay. This Nature Reserve needs to be protected because is one of the last primary forests standing in Paraguay. It represents two important ecosystems: The Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado and it is home to many animals including the Jaguar, and the Tapir one of my favorites mammals. The Mbaracayu forest and the communities around it face many challenges, such as forest fires, and dangerous illegal activities like marihuana cultivation and poaching. Some of the actions that communities can take to maintain and protect this forest, are:

a)  NO starting a fire near the area. Most of forest fires were caused in the country by human action. Therefore, raising awareness in schools is so important. We, students, can also influence our communities and protect our forests.  And

b) Raising awareness of the need to protect our natural resources and animals through rallys and digital campaigns mobilizing youth. '' NO starting a fire, NO animals hunting, NO trashing''