Suriname Saamaka Tribe Maps Rainforest for Conservation

• In 2004, an expedition led by Renzo Duin discovered traces of pre-Columbian human activity in the tri-border area of Brazil, Suriname, and Guyana.
• The Saamaka tribe is using mapping and documentation to protect the Amazon rainforest.
• The scientific team focused on mapping the biodiversity of the area.
• Archaeological findings suggest the area was inhabited long before European contact.
• The tribe's efforts aim to preserve the rainforest and its rich history.