Rainforest Biodiversity Group

The mission of Rainforest Biodiversity Group (formerly Friends of the Great Green Macaw) is to protect biological diversity, including migratory bird species, through the protection of habitat for the Great Green Macaw and the creation of local conservation initiatives.

Background of Organization: Rainforest Biodiversity Group is a United States based 501 c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to protect biological diversity, including migratory bird species, through the protection of habitat for the Great Green Macaw and the creation of local conservation initiatives. Rainforest Biodiversity Group, founded in 2000, has been instrumental in the development of the San-Juan La Selva Biological Corridor in northern Costa Rica, and the implementation of the Costa Rican Bird Route project for the protection of endangered species and migratory birds in Costa Rica. In its ten-year existence, RBG programs have focused on reforestation, environmental education, community outreach, reserve development, bird monitoring, and nature tourism development.