Titi Conservation Alliance
Sponsored by: Green Hotels of Costa Rica |
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 Mission: Environmental education, reforestation and sustainable development in the Central Pacific area of Costa Rica with the goal of protecting and expanding the habitat of the endangered Titi monkey and all wildlife.
The Titi Conservation Alliance’s Activities Include:
E nvironmental Education
• 7 Primary Schools
• Organic Nurseries with indigenous tree species and Reforestation Outings
• Ocean Awareness
• 4 R’s - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
• Bandera Azul
• Expanding programs are overseen by a recently hired full-time environmental educator.
Reforestation Efforts
• 30,000 trees planted of 12 different species.
• Focus: Titi Monkey food and habitat, Scarlett Macaw food and habitat, shoring up river corridors to prevent erosion
• Ultimate goal: To join biological corridors from the east and south, expanding habitat. The gap can be bridged to the eastern corridor by planting an additional 30,000 trees.
Sustainable Development
• Rainforest Alliance sanctioned ‘Buenas Practicas’
(Best Practices) offered to local businesses
• Provide guidance and seminars to hotels and tours for CST
Certification allowing more participants in the process at reduced costs to the business
• Continue building alliances at the government level to maintain transparency regarding all area development
www.monotiti.org
Green Hotels of Costa Rica Profile
Ecovision's ecologically conscious philosophy and green image have put Si Como No Resort and Spa on the Ecotourist map since opening in 1993. The Hotel development and management company, Ecovision S.A, has taken the project through five stages of growth, and with four green leaves in Sustainable Tourism (C.S.T.). The brand, "Si Como No", has created a strong repeat customer base and high level of client satisfaction over the last decade! To expand the progressive concepts realized in Ecovision's Si Como No, they next formed a group of hotels under the banner, "Green Hotels of Costa Rica". The Si Como No designs, development philosophy, brand image, and management style are all behind the new concept of sustainable hospitality... "in harmony with nature".
On Jan 1st, 2004, Green Hotels of Costa Rica began operations with the acquisition of Villablanca Cloud Forest Hotel, located near San Ramón, just one hour north of the international airport and 90 minutes from Arenal Volcano. For more information on the hotels in the Green Hotels network, visit their websites below.
www.sicomono.com
www.villablanca-costarica.com
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