# Wildlife conservation and anti-poaching in Misiones > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildlife-conservation-and-anti-poaching-in-misiones > Updated: 2026-08-24T20:42:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Conservation and law enforcement efforts in Misiones, Argentina, have focused on protecting native biodiversity through both technological investment and active policing. Initial efforts included a $7.5 million crowdfunding campaign by Reserva Paraíso to secure 440 hectares of native forest. The funds were intended for advanced monitoring equipment, such as night-vision and trap cameras, to deter illegal hunting. This coincided with the Misiones Ministry of Tourism promoting the ‘Ruta de las Aves de Misiones’ to encourage low-impact nature tourism across various protected areas. Following these initiatives, the Guaraypo Rural Crimes Division conducted operations near Montecarlo to combat poaching. Utilizing drones and ground tracking, authorities dismantled illegal hunting camps and seized equipment used to attract wildlife, as part of a permanent deployment to protect the Misiones jungle. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Environmental initiatives focus on poaching prevention and urban sustainability Environmental efforts include anti-poaching operations in Argentina's Misiones jungle and a sustainability hackathon by UEES in Ecuador to address urban challenges in Samborondón. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/environmental-initiatives-focus-on-poaching-prevention-and-urban-sustainability ### 2026-08-23: Misiones conservation efforts focus on wildlife monitoring and birdwatching Conservation efforts in Misiones, Argentina, include a $7.5 million campaign by Reserva Paraíso to fund wildlife monitoring technology and a provincial birdwatching route to promote eco-tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/misiones-conservation-efforts-focus-on-wildlife-monitoring-and-birdwatching --- Cite as: Wildlife conservation and anti-poaching in Misiones. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wildlife-conservation-and-anti-poaching-in-misiones