At this time, the most significant threat for the Cuyabeno Reserve is pressure from surrounding oil companies. For the most part, oil companies own all the land next to the Reserve. Consequently, they butt their pipes and drills right next to the border. This is a serious problem for the reserve, because even though the drilling isn’t on the reserve, its effects, such as leakage of oil or displacement of animals due to disturbances, in turn extends into the reserve and harms the flora and fauna there.
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