Once upon a time—or, to be more precise, one morning in October 1990—I heard a very loud tractor noise from my yard that seemed to be coming from very close by…
Finca Curré
How we discovered Costa Rica – and visited three special Tropica Verde rainforest projects
Volunteering in Costa Rica: Noreen and Bennet Share Their Stories
Noreen & Bennet were looking for rainforest conservation projects in Costa Rica and came across Tropica Verde during their research. They didn’t hesitate to get in touch with the two of them and within a very short time the plan for their stay in Costa Rica was in place. Tropica Verde did everything it could to organize a great volunteer placement. And they succeeded!
Biochar: Climate protection from plant residues
Southern Caribbean: The Roads That Cut Through the Ecological Corridor
Thirty years ago, the visionary founders of our collective began acquiring land for conservation purposes. This dedicated group of environmentalists proudly called themselves “Guardianes del Bosque” (Guardians of the Forest). This community of concerned neighbors was responding to the large-scale deforestation that began after the collapse of the cacao plantations due to the Monilia fungus and market instability.
Review of the year 2023: How our projects developed
