Habitat Creation

Food for the Habitat
Habitat support for wildlife
The cooler moist environment of the ground under trees provides the ideal habitat for species.
Nest embedded into a tree in the forest
Keeping to the shade
Boa constrictor imperator
Bananas planted within RTT forests welcome many birds including this aracari—a type of toucan.
The track of a puma, hunting in an RTT forest
An anteater climbs a deglupta tree
Boa Constrictor

The mixed-species nature of our forests promotes biodiversity and creates habitat for many forms of wildlife.

Within new pasture plantings, we have witnessed howler monkeys, sloths, deer, anteaters, coati, and many other small mammals. Reptiles and amphibians seem to flourish in our forests as well – as we've observed various snakes, lizards, and poison dart frogs. In addition, farm workers have seen tracks for large cats (possibly jaguars) and the elusive tapir.
Our forests have also attracted many different birds, including toucans, various parrots, and the endangered great green macaw for which we have planted the Almendro tree that produces one of its favorite foods. We also have a research plot of about 50 fruit bearing trees under trial to see which might be included in our forests to feed the wildlife. Our forestry model is unique in its ability to sequester large amounts of carbon while supporting such a vast array of fauna.

The mixed-species nature of our forests promotes biodiversity and creates habitat for many forms of wildlife.

Food for the Habitat
Habitat support for wildlife
The cooler moist environment of the ground under trees provides the ideal habitat for species.
Nest embedded into a tree in the forest
Keeping to the shade
Boa constrictor imperator
Bananas planted within RTT forests welcome many birds including this aracari—a type of toucan.
The track of a puma, hunting in an RTT forest
An anteater climbs a deglupta tree
Boa Constrictor
Within new pasture plantings, we have witnessed howler monkeys, sloths, deer, anteaters, coati, and many other small mammals. Reptiles and amphibians seem to flourish in our forests as well – as we've observed various snakes, lizards, and poison dart frogs. In addition, farm workers have seen tracks for large cats (possibly jaguars) and the elusive tapir.
Our forests have also attracted many different birds, including toucans, various parrots, and the endangered great green macaw for which we have planted the Almendro tree that produces one of its favorite foods. We also have a research plot of about 50 fruit bearing trees under trial to see which might be included in our forests to feed the wildlife. Our forestry model is unique in its ability to sequester large amounts of carbon while supporting such a vast array of fauna.