The Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM Sustainable Agriculture Program

by Rainforest Alliance (2009)
fact sheet

Agricultural expansion is the single largest threat to the world’s remaining tropical forests. In the tropics, farms are often responsible for deforestation, soil erosion and the contamination of waterways. In response to these problems, the Rainforest Alliance has undertaken a major effort to promote sustainable agriculture in these biodiversity-rich regions.