It covers an area of approximately 2,400 square miles, roughly the size of the state of Delaware. Ambor has one of the most diverse flora and fauna of any natural park anywhere in the world, including species unique to the park. However, the park is under threat. Two major highways pass close by - bringing in people and goods and aiding encroachment. Old and new settlements surround the park.
Hunters take few precautions to protect the animals.
Trees are felled recklessly, and nearby farming does little to conserve soil and water. Not surprisingly, local people often see the park as an area to exploit rather than to preserve. In response, CARE and local and national organizations together designed the Ambor Rural Development Project, which aims to reconcile conservation with sustainable development - seeking ways to enable local people to manage resources while preserving the park's beauty and biodiversity. The central areas of the park are uninhabited. CARE supports the park administration to preserve the pristine environment of the uninhabited central areas.