In an ongoing effort to quantify and qualify the positive impacts of our work, the Rainforest Alliance is involved in a number of projects across many regions and sectors. They include...
General
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Rainforest Alliance Global Indicators |
We are analyzing data on aspects of environmental, social & economic performance from agriculture, forestry & tourism operations working with the Rainforest Alliance. |
Global |
In Progress |
Agriculture
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Project |
Description |
Location |
Status |
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Costs & Benefits of Sustainable Banana Certification for Two Small Farms in Latin America |
We are conducting a formal analysis of the costs & benefits of banana certification on two farms. |
Guatemala & Costa Rica |
In Progress |
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Economic Study of Rainforest Alliance Certified™ & Non-Certified Coffee Farms |
Using a cost-benefit analysis, CENICAFE is comparing the socioeconomic conditions on Rainforest Alliance Certified and non-certified coffee farms.* |
Colombia |
In Progress |
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Shade Coffee Landscapes in Colombia |
CENICAFE is analyzing forest cover, shade coffee & connectivity. |
Colombia |
In Progress |
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Shade Coffee Landscapes in El Salvador |
CENICAFE is analyzing forest cover, shade coffee & connectivity. |
El Salvador |
In Progress |
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Soil Biodiversity on Rainforest Alliance Certified & Non-Certified Coffee Farms |
Study aims to compare the soil arthropod diversity & physio-chemical properties of soil on Rainforest Alliance Certified and non-certified coffee farms.* |
Colombia |
In Progress |
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Use of Shaded Coffee Farms as Habitat & Dispersion Corridors for Night Monkeys |
Project uses radio collars to study movements of night monkeys in forest patches near coffee farms.* |
Colombia |
In Progress |
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Water Quality on Rainforest Alliance Certified & Non-Certified Coffee Farms |
We are comparing water quality on Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee farms with water quality on non-certified coffee farms using visual & physical-chemical analyses.* |
Colombia |
In Progress |
*Study carried out by the Colombia National Center for Coffee Research (CENICAFE)
Forestry
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Project |
Description |
Location |
Status |
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Are There Economic Benefits from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification? An Analysis of Pennsylvania State Timber Sales |
Using a statistical model, we determined that prices paid to FSC-certified Pennsylvania State Forests by FSC-certified buyers are higher than those paid by non-certified buyers. |
United States |
Complete
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Biodiversity, Deforestation & Degradation Study |
This is a baseline research effort to study the impact of a USAID/National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) project. |
Mexico |
Planning Stages |
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Deforestation & Wildfires in Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) |
We analyzed satellite imagery & determined that FSC-certified areas of Guatemala's MBR experienced fewer wildfires & less deforestation than other areas of the MBR. |
Guatemala |
Complete |
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Impacts of FSC Certification in Canadian Boreal Forests: Exploring Partnerships Between Certified Forest Companies & Aboriginal Communities |
We are conducting case studies of three companies in Canada's boreal forests & determining how FSC certification has affected their relationships with aboriginal communities. |
Canada |
Complete |
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Jaguars & FSC Certification in the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) |
We are examining the positive impact of FSC certification on jaguar populations in the MBR. |
Guatemala |
In Progress |
Tourism
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Project |
Description |
Location |
Status |
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Impacts of Sustainable Tourism Best Management Practices in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica |
We analyzed the environmental, social and economic performance of five hotels before & after the implementation of "best management practices," finding strong improvement in all hotels. |
Costa Rica |
Complete
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