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Quotes from the FieldFarmers, Foresters and Tourism Operators Talk About Their Experiences Working with the Rainforest AllianceA New Perspective"I now realize how important it is to consider the impact [our coffee farm] has on the world. We need to be concerned about the ice that is melting on the polar caps, about things that are happening all over the world. We've always been concerned about these things, to a certain degree, but with Rainforest Alliance certification, we are able to show the world that we care." Gabriel Alfonso Mei Alves de Olivera "The most important thing to do here is look after the forests and plant more trees. They give us life and without the forests, we would have nothing. The sustainable management of this area is crucial to us who live here and also the wildlife here." Ismael Wood 
"I have to thank Rainforest Alliance for the environmental awareness that now exists at Costa de Papito. We have an environmental plan that includes a sewage system and a better solid waste management system. We are thinking more about the environment and searching for clean solutions. Truly our business is healthier now." Eddie Ryan Real, Tangible Change"The [Sustainable Agriculture Network] standard has taught us to be highly productive and effective. It challenged us to be more organized." Leonardo Triana "Now we are earning more money working in sustainable timber extracting. We are able to educate our children now; before this wasn't possible." Ismael Wood "After my initial contact with Rainforest Alliance, we have implemented sustainable practices such as recycling, and water and electricity consumption guidelines besides of the improvements on quality customer service." Rolando Soto "I'm treated better here than on other farms... that's why I stay." Juan Carlos Shared Values
"The on-going input, invitations to workshops, and sincere encouragement from the Rainforest Alliance team... has given us the added confidence and know-how to reach some important goals in sustainable hospitality. When you treat your employees with respect, a principle we share with the [Rainforest Alliance] team, it gives us the added merit of recognition to help us strive to accomplish even more, especially in these current times of economic challenges." Jim Damalas On the decision to use the Rainforest Alliance's forestry auditing services: "A business can and should be a vehicle for positive change by consciously seeking to engage in practices that are socially and environmentally sound." Gerry Cooklin "We are very proud to be the first Kenyan tea estate to be Rainforest Alliance Certified. It is very important for the future of this landscape." Peter Ongama
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