Protecting Heritage
Help Us Preserve Endangered Species and Cultural Knowledge
The cacti species commonly known as Huachuma and San Pedro have been culturally significant for thousands of years. Today, these remarkable plants face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and over-harvesting. The Huachuma Foundation works to preserve these endangered species while documenting and protecting the cultural heritage associated with them.
Our Vision
To create a center of excellence for conservation, education, and cultural preservation focused on Trichocereus cacti species and their important place in human history and biodiversity.
Our Mission
Conservation: Preserve and propagate endangered Trichocereus species through sustainable cultivation practices and habitat protection.
Cultural Documentation: Work with indigenous communities to respectfully document and preserve traditional knowledge for historical and anthropological records.
Education: Provide scientific and cultural education about these remarkable cacti species and their ecological importance.
Community Support: Support indigenous communities and traditional knowledge holders through ethical partnerships and cultural preservation initiatives.
Research: Conduct and support ethical botanical, ecological, and anthropological research on these important species.
How You Can Help
We welcome support in various forms. Your contribution helps ensure these endangered species survive and that important cultural knowledge is preserved for future generations:
Volunteer Your Skills: We need assistance with web development, botanical research, educational content creation, conservation photography, and administrative support. If you have relevant skills, we’d love to collaborate with you.
Become a Conservation Partner: If you have suitable land and climate conditions, you can help with species preservation by cultivating these cacti for conservation purposes. We provide guidance on proper cultivation techniques and care.
Financial Support: Your donations directly fund our conservation projects, educational programs, cultural documentation efforts, and research initiatives.
Spread Awareness: Help us raise awareness about the conservation needs of these species and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
Join Our Conservation Community
By supporting the Huachuma Foundation, you’re contributing to vital conservation work and cultural preservation efforts. You’re helping protect endangered plant species while ensuring that important cultural knowledge is documented and preserved for future generations.
Together, we can ensure these remarkable cacti continue to thrive in their natural habitats and that the cultural wisdom associated with them is preserved for anthropological and historical study.
For questions about volunteering, partnerships, or donations, please contact us.
Thank you for supporting our conservation mission. Your contribution helps plant the seeds for a future where endangered species are protected and cultural heritage is preserved.
