Cerro La Vieja: Cocoa that protects nature, chocolate that feeds the soul
Dedication to protecting key bird habitats and biodiversity made possible the first Bird Friendly cocoa certification in Panama, marking a milestone for conservation.
Programs
Smithsonian Bird Friendly® Celebrates 25 Years, Setting the Gold Standard for Sustainable Coffee and Cocoa Production
What does it take to grow coffee in a way that is good for birds and other wildlife? The birth of the Bird Friendly certification program brought to reality an effort to make the coffee supply chain more sustainable and protect migratory birds and their habitats at the same time.
Bacurú Drõa Joins the Initiative’s Resilient Forests and Communities Program
The Bacurú Drõa Forest Monitoring Program is an integral part of our tropical forests research and community-oriented conservation efforts.