We are a small but passionate team focused on protecting rare and endangered tree species in the Darién region, located in North Chocó, Colombia.
Meet the Team
Tree stumps left behind after logging in the Darién rainforest.
Darién, situated in the Caribbean region between Colombia and Panama, faces an ecological crisis. Uncontrolled deforestation is rapidly depleting the once-lush rainforests. Internationally endangered tree species have become exceedingly scarce, making seed collection a daunting task. The ecosystem is on the brink of collapse.
Two Tachuleos and a Bálsamo tree at Viva la Selva's farm
Highly prized woods are often harvested from the biggest trees in the rainforest. These trees do a lot more than just store carbon dioxide. They are homes to thousands of other living species. Their leaves provide shade that helps keep forest springs and rivers cool and flowing properly. The roots go deep, keeping the soil healthy and ready for new plants to grow. This helps all kinds of plant and animal species to survive and thrive.
At Viva la Selva, endangered native species find sanctuary. We search for and rescue seeds and seedlings of declining species, planting them in a protected, biodiverse environment to ensure their survival in the native ecosystem. While not every planted seed becomes a tree, our successes yield a remarkable explosion of life and abundance!
Your donation supports the protection of globally and regionally endangered tree species, preserving biodiversity in a threatened ecosystem, and promoting natural CO2 storage—for a greener and more biodiverse world.
