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.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
A very small percentage (possibly only 1%) of the worlds forests are Cloud Forests. Costa Rica covers approximately 0.04% of the worlds surface area, yet is holds 4% of the worlds flora and fauna species. Monteverde, specifically, hold 2% of the worlds species. The Cloud Forest is an extremely sensitive habitat for a large range of plants and animals. These forests are well protected and are known as the breeding grounds for many animal species. What needs attention are the forests below the Cloud Forest. These forests, also known as the Rain Shadow Forests, are where most animal species go after breeding. However, these areas are mostly unprotected and deforested. So it is crucial that these forests are protected so that the Cloud Forest can continue to be an area used for the survivorship of all animal species. If you would like to support our cause, click the donate button below. To find out more about how you can support, visit our partners linked in our support page.
THree Wattled bellbird
The Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculatus) is a vulnerable bird that is endemic to Central America. Our research results show only four viable populations in the world. The bellbird maintains the forest by dispersing seeds of wild avocado trees — an important food source for many other animals including the Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus nocino). The Bellbird is at the heart of this organization. This unique looking bird is one of the reasons we started protecting land and planting trees.
The Pacific slope reforestation project
The FCC’s reforestation project on the pacific slope is our longest project to date (since 1998). Our collaborative forest restoration program incorporates reforestation with communities throughout the Bellbird Biological Corridor. Since 1998, we have provided over 275,000 trees free of charge to all requesting landowners, secured planting services for those who need it, provided seedling maintenance as much as possible, evaluated specific projects to inform us of the best practices for restoration, and enthusiastically extended our expertise.