Conservation
Natural resources
The cooperative conserves and protects broadleaf and savanna forest fragments within its farms, together with their water bodies.
One of the main causes of fauna species loss is habitat degradation, ecosystem disturbance and the pollution of water bodies. At the cooperative, the larger and better-preserved fragments host a greater richness of mammals.
That is why it is essential to keep protecting these forest fragments and their water bodies, through reforestation and water quality monitoring.
“Palm oil is devastating the great diversity of species in Southeast Asia as it swallows up large areas of tropical forest. But if we replace it with rapeseed, soybean or sunflower crops, other natural ecosystems and species could suffer. To end the destruction, we must strive to produce deforestation-free palm oil.”
Forest fragments and buffer zone
Shrub vegetation 
Marking the buffer zone 
Riverside zone 
Flora monitoring
Water bodies and water quality
Stream monitoring through chemical analysis, conductivity and aquatic macroinvertebrates, which indicate water health.
Stream Stream 
River habitat assessment 
Identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates 
Aquatic macroinvertebrate monitoring 
Chemical analysisAgua Amarilla farms 
Conductivity monitoringQuebrada Honda stream
Environmental education
Aware of environmental challenges, the cooperative raises awareness among members, staff and the general public. It gives environmental talks to its employees and to students at schools near the farms so that, together, we protect natural resources.
“Let’s not kill snakes” sign 
Environmental education signs
