Sustainable Tourism in Action: Five Success Stories
This document profiles five major tourism businesses in Latin America that are working towards sustainability. Four hotels and one tour operator that have participated in the Rainforest Alliance’s... View more
The Feasibility of Carbon Financing for Improved Forest Management at Loc Bac State Operating Company, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Loc Bac State Operating Company (SOC) manages 34,851 ha of broadleaf and conifer forest. They currently operate 25 year re-entry rotational harvesting on an area of 4,704 ha (an average of 134 ha... View more
The Contribution of Rainforest Alliance/Forest Stewardship Council® Certification to the Conservation of World Heritage Sites
Since the passing of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1972, the designation "World Heritage Site" has been awarded to 911 properties of outstanding natural or cultural importance. Natural World... View more
2010 Annual Report
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... View more
Inside the Rainforest Canopy Poster
Download and print out this colorful two-page poster, which is available for you to use in explaining the layers of the rainforest, its products and the environmental threats facing many rainforests... View more
The Costs and Benefits of Implementing Best Management Practices for Tourism Businesses
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.... View more