Harvesting Epiphytic Bromeliads: An Opportunity for Cloud Forest Conservation Project Summary Tropical montane cloud forests (TMCFs) are a vital source of freshwater for local and downstream communities in the tropics. TMCFs are home to an immense amount biodiversity, yet they are seriously threatened by deforestation. Their recovery and maintenance relies upon appropriate management and the […]... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance is helping to arrest the major drivers of deforestation and environmental destruction. In our 2010 Annual Report, we provide a comprehensive overview of our on-the-ground work and detailed financial information. Financial Information 2010 IRS 990 Report 2010 Financial Statements
A study of 14 hotels in five Latin American countries indicates that investing in sustainable practices not only helps communities and the environment, but also makes financial sense.
Sustainable management of the world’s natural resources is shifting from an option to a vital necessity. Increasing evidence attests to the fact that sustainable resource management practices can promote economic development and livelihood improvement for communities. This case study adds to this growing of body of evidence by profiling the work of Rainforest Alliance assisting […]
Technical Assistance and New Market Access for Community Forest Enterprises in the Rio Plátano Biosphere Reserve, Honduras Applying the principles of sustainable forest management and sound business practices, by 2008 the twelve participating cooperatives had achieved remarkable successes in increasing their productivity, enterprise competitiveness and overall income. The below points summarize the most significant gains: Sustained […]
The Rainforest Alliance is helping to arrest the major drivers of deforestation and environmental destruction. In our 2009 Annual Report, we provide a comprehensive overview of our on-the-ground work and detailed financial information. Financial Information 2009 IRS 990 Report 2009 Financial Statements