Biological conservation and research facilities
A non-profit volunteer organization: includes list of ecological conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos.
San Vito, Coto Brus, Puntarenas. Organization offers research, internships and community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing and sustainable agricultural development.
Organization using agro-forestry to preserve tropical rainforests. Describes project of sustainably harvesting butterfly pupae for sale to conservatories with pictures and descriptions of many tropical butterfly species.
General discussion of volcanic activity in the country, followed by a list of major structures, with photos and descriptions.
Non-profit, tax-exempt organization promoting the preservation of land in Costa Rica and elsewhere in Latin America, using donated funds, corporate sponsorship, and volunteers. Information in English and Spanish.
Research, teaching and education institution located on the edge of the Piedras Blancas National Park. Lists programs and publications, with information on visiting or donating. [English/German]
A private nature reserve created to preserve biodiversity in the tropical cloud forest adjoining the Chirripó Pacifico river on the slopes of Mt. Chirripó. Describes site ecology and reforestation project.
Information about various rainforest animals, earth science and literature.
Report on academic research project on rainforest establishment in abandoned pastures. Discusses birds, plants, and soil.
Regional /
Central_America /
Science_and_Environment
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