Osa Conservation

We protect Osa's natural ecosystems by: Creating biological corridors for Osa's wildlife Connecting habitat between Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park and the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands and incorporating them into the Osa Wildlife Refuge Managing and protecting the Osa National Wildlife Refuge Supporting the monitoring and protection of the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands, Golfo Dulce and other important marine ecosystems Building successful models for private conservation Restoring damaged and degraded ecosystems We engage society in environmental stewardship by: Promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable local economic opportunities Raising environmental awareness in our communities Collaborating with ecotourism businesses to engage Osa visitors in conservation and best practices Leveraging mass media to create awareness of the importance of protecting the Osa Shifting local and national policies and decision making toward ecological sustainability We promote the scientific understanding of environmental issues by: Hosting and supporting scientists and researchers from around the world Cataloguing species and monitoring ecosystem health Developing and implementing sound ecological management techniques Disseminating ecological knowledge and best practices Training and educating the next generation of citizen scientists We build support systems for long-term sustainability in Osa by: Providing world-class research and education facilities and services Maintaining an enduring and adaptable conservation institution Employing world-class information management systems for conservation Developing and applying innovative methods for environmental monitoring and protection Building strategic partnerships and alliances for conservation Search for: Archives