http://www.oxfam.org/en/taxonomy/term/61 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.oxfam.org/en/programs/development/samerica/ecuador_lake Ecuador's highlands, some of the most stunning scenery in the Andes, are just 90 minutes north from the capital Quito. All that natural beauty was seriously threatened just a few years ago, as a result of unsustainable agricultural practices and deforestation. By tackling poverty and pollution in the same project, indigenous people in Ecuador make substantial improvements to their lives and the environment.<p><a href="http://www.oxfam.org/en/programs/development/samerica/ecuador_lake">read more</a></p> Ecuador Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:52:33 +0000 Joel M Bassuk 1274 at http://www.oxfam.org