The FCC Mission

The FCC aims to protect, conserve, and learn. Climate change and habitat loss are endangering countless species flora and fauna in the world, as well as negatively affecting communities. Our mission is to restore tropical forests that have functional ecosystems and social integrity on the Pacific slope of Costa Rica. Our project works with local landowners and communities to restore forest while our scientific team researches the methods to attain diverse and functioning tropical forests with efficiency. We promote the well-being of human and environmental habitats for present and future generations.

About the fcc

The Fundación Conservacionista Costarricense, or the Costa Rican Conservation Foundation, was founded in 1998 by concerned Costa Ricans and biologists. The challenge of the Foundation is the protection of habitat on the Pacific side of the country, especially in the Monteverde region. Habitat on the Pacific slope has been eliminated to such a great extent that many species of flora and fauna are in danger of disappearing. We protect existing forest and plant new forests, and manage several wildlife refuges where bellbirds and other animals feed. Our restoration program has distributed over 300,000 trees and we monitor over 3000 of those that we have planted to learn of survivorship and growth rates. We research efficient and effective methods of restoring forests. Our trees are given to all who ask as we work in collaboration with landowners and communities. ​Click 'About' to learn more.
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Tropical forest Research

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​Tropical forest research in Monteverde, Costa Rica, focuses on studying biodiversity, climate change impacts, and ecosystem dynamics within its cloud forests. Researchers investigate species conservation, reforestation efforts, and habitat connectivity to support long-term sustainability. Monteverde’s diverse environment serves as a critical site for studying tropical ecology and conservation strategies.

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Contact us

 If you have additional questions and or want to request data or additional information, don't hesitate to contact us!

​Sede Libreria Chunches
​Monteverde, Costa Rica

​Email: [email protected]

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