Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservancy (GDFCF) is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to promoting the long-term survival of ecosystems and biodiversity in the Guanacaste Conservation Area in Costa Rica. Through conservation, education, science-based management, and biodiversity development, GDFCF supports the restoration and conservation of a globally-significant example of tropical forest. Working across twelve terrestrial research stations, the coastal village of Cuajiniquil, and a central laboratory in Sector Santa Rosa, GDFCF plays a critical role in species collection, biological knowledge development, and overall conservation of the protected area.
GDFCF provides transparent and science-based knowledge for users of the diverse tropical wildlands, including schoolchildren, local residents, and the international community. With a focus on promoting conservation- and restoration-based wildlands management, GDFCF aims to enhance bioliteracy for everyone. Through research conducted by local resident career parataxonomists in collaboration with national and international science networks, GDFCF contributes to the science-based understanding of the forest and marine ecosystems in the Guanacaste Conservation Area. With their support, the area encompasses a vast array of species, including many yet to be discovered, and serves as a globally recognized UN World Heritage Site.
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