Conservation Programs

INKATERRA RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL APPROACHI. Built-in Sustainability- Inkaterra Asociación (ITA)- Staff awareness on socialand environmental issuesII. Long Term Projects- Research programs- Conservation programs- High impact evaluationsIII. Local Impact- Community workshops and programs- Support of local governments and NGOs- Creation of jobs for local people- Local suppliersIV. Positive Footprint- Reforestation and recycling- Carbon Neutral- Publications- Volunteer programV. Profitability- Hotel and travel experiences- Canopy and Anaconda Walk- Spectacled Bear donation-Native Farm12/3/20103

Inkaterra Asociación (ITA)In 2009, Inkaterra invested more thanUSD 300,000 in Inkaterra Asociación,as a product of our hotels’ profit.This amount is intended to cover thecosts of programs, projects, staffsalaries and expenses for scientificresearch.- Our conservation and environmentresearch team has discovered anddescribed new species for science.- Management of natural reserves.- Contribution to creation of laws topreserve ecological reserves.12/3/20105

I. Built-in Sustainability- Company sustainability policyBig Birding Day- Staff training on environmental issues.- Staff update of Inkaterra Asociación projects- Big Birding Day: Inkaterra bird watchingcompetitionCleaningof river banksin the Environmental Day- Celebration of environmental days:Earth DayEnvironmental DayWater DayResponsible Tourism DayEarth Day12/3/20106

II. Long Term ProjectsResearch Programs- Butterflies 5 years- Birds 20 years- Hummingbirds 12 years- Spectacled Bear Rescue Project 9 years- Orchids 25 years- Amphibians 20 years- Ants 15 years12/3/20107

Conservation Programs- Study of the ecosystems:Habitats, biodiversity, carbonsequestration.- Inventory of flora & fauna- Behavior of living things &their inter relationships- Conservation statusSpecies in critical danger;endangered, vulnerable,threatened.- Potential species for use:Bio trade, direct usage- Sociological studiesNatives, customs, cultures,archaeology, etc.- Environmental education- Community training programs12/3/20108

High Impact ProjectsAt present, ITA is putting together abiodiversity database with theNational Agrarian University and theNational University of San Marcos,identifying and scientificallydescribing over 4,000 speciesof the Amazon Jungle andhighlands areas.Lemon-throated BarbetCapibara or RonsocoScarlet Macaw Ornate Snail-eater snake. Squirrel Monkey12/3/20109

III. Local ImpactSince 1975, Inkaterra has trained over2000 local people to work in the tourismindustry.Community Workshops- In Tambopata, Inkaterra works withthe communities of Madama and LaTormenta, and collaborates with theNational University of Madre de Dios(UNAMAD) to promote environmentaland agricultural training.- In Machu Picchu village, Inkaterraworks with schools, local guides andlocal governments and NGOs to promotesustainability and recycling.Conservation workshopfor children in the community of MadamaResults- Increase in communities’ agriculture and handcraft productivity.- Improvement of skills of local resource management.- Regular environmental workshops for children and teachers.12/3/2010 10

Support local institutionsWe support local institutions such asmunicipalities, schools, guide associations,community boards, NGOs, etc.Local suppliersPriority to buy from local suppliers.Claudia LeónHead of interpretersat CCAfricaLuz ClarosHead of Housekeeping and staffInkaterraKnowledge sharingSome interpreters have been trainedby CCAfrica in South Africa.Dennis OsorioHead of Conservationand Environmentat CCAfrica12/3/2010 11

Creation of jobs for local peopleAs part of our Sustainability Policy, Inkaterra strives to hire and trainin majority local staff and respects local and national employmentbenefit laws.12/3/2010 12

IV. Positive FootprintInkaterra is Carbon Neutral Since 1975- Over 17,000 hectares of protected forest- Educating travelers and locals on conservation issues- Offsetting our CO2 each year- Offsetting our guests CO2 emissions- Energy and fuel conservation- Recycling-Carbon-Neutral Program• Opportunity to offset air travel carbon emissions12/3/201013

Volunteer programs- Inkaterra Asociación works with local and international universities andinstitutions.- Also, ITA holds agreements with the University of Duke (NC, USA) for the studyand monitoring of seeds, and the NGO Fauna Forever for the monitoring of wildlife.

V. ProfitabilityWe strive to generate our ownresources through tourism andconservation projects.Canopy WalkwayBeekeepingSale of guinea pigsfor local restaurantsNative FarmMachu Picchu12/3/2010 17