Costa Rican Rainforest Canopy
Torsten Poels, Save the Tropical Rainforest

Protecting Tropical Rainforests
One Tree at a Time

Join our mission to preserve Costa Rica's precious rainforests through authentic conservation projects and community-driven reforestation initiatives.

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Our Proven Impact

Real results from authentic conservation work in Costa Rica's rainforests, documented with transparency and verified impact metrics.

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Cabuya Malpais Success Story

Our flagship 12-hectare reforestation project in Cabuya, Malpais has transformed degraded pasturelands back into thriving rainforest habitat. With over 3,600 trees planted and documented wildlife recovery, this project demonstrates the power of authentic conservation work.

2018
Project Started
3,600
Trees Planted
12ha
Area Restored
Completed with EU & German Government collaboration
Cabuya project - Before restoration
Cabuya project - After restoration
Chestnut-mandibled toucan in restored forest
Birds thriving in protected areas

Join Our Conservation Mission

Your support helps us expand our proven reforestation methods to protect more of Costa Rica's precious rainforest ecosystems.

Wildlife We Protect

Discover the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica's rainforests. These species thrive in the protected habitats we help restore and maintain.

Birds in flight over Costa Rican rainforest
Birds

Tropical Birds

Beautiful birds soaring through the protected rainforest canopy.

Cabuya Reserve
Chestnut-mandibled toucan
Birds

Chestnut-mandibled Toucan

One of Costa Rica's most iconic rainforest birds, crucial for seed dispersal.

Primary Forest Canopy
Colorful parrot in rainforest
Birds

Tropical Parrot

Vibrant parrots are among the most charismatic residents of protected forests.

Canopy Level
Aracari toucan
Birds

Aracari

A smaller toucan relative, equally important for rainforest ecology.

Mid-Canopy
Heron in wetland area
Birds

Tropical Heron

Herons thrive in the diverse wetland habitats within conservation areas.

Wetland Edge
White-faced capuchin monkey
Mammals

White-faced Capuchin

Intelligent primates crucial for seed dispersal and forest regeneration.

Primary Forest
Howler monkey
Mammals

Howler Monkey

Their distinctive calls echo through protected areas at dawn and dusk.

Primary Forest
Green iguana
Reptiles

Green Iguana

Large herbivorous lizards that help with seed dispersal and vegetation control.

Forest Edge
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Natural Beauty

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica's natural landscapes, from pristine waterfalls to delicate forest flowers. Every image tells a story of conservation success.

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Oropendola Nests

These distinctive hanging nests demonstrate how wildlife adapts to and depends on healthy forest canopies.

📍 Forest Canopy

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