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We are proud to announce our new partnership with Pro Cosara! We are extremely excited about this and expect to truly make a difference in combating deforestation in Paraguay, as well as promoting forest conservation and reforestation.
Click here to learn more about Pro Cosara.
Originally the Interior Atlantic Forest in South America covered much of southern Brazil, extending into eastern Paraguay and northern Argentina. What remains today is very little, existing in patches of forest protected by their respective governments or private entities. The demand for land and valuable timber has increased the rate of deforestation in recent years making it difficult to preserve even the protected lands.
This is where WE come in...
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Donate any amount you'd like by clicking on the button above. You can also choose to donate when placing an order with us.
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In 2008, we were able donate $500 to Pro Cosara with the help of our customers. Click here to view the donation receipt.
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The purpose of the Green Leaf Imports Forest Enrichment Project (Green LIFE Project) is to raise funds for Pro Cosara in order to:
Promote the conservation of the San Rafael Reserve
Assist in reforestation efforts through the purchase of new lands
Aid in the protection of the indigenous groups who rely on the San Rafael Reserve for a sustainable way of life
In 1992, the Paraguay government set out to designate approximately 180,000 acres of forest as the San Rafael National Park in an effort to preserve a large portion of the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest. However, the federal government failed to complete the purchase of the land, leaving the area vulnerable to logging and land clearing by those who live in and around this critical habitat. In 2002, this area was named the San Rafael Natural Resource Management Reserve, assigning it to approximately 50 nearby landowners and leaving it open to environmental threats such as "sustainable use of forestry products, hydro-electric power generation, outdoor recreation, agriculture, and cattle raising".
As fertile land becomes scarce and natural resources become even less abundant, the San Rafael Natural Resource Management Reserve will be subjected to even greater pressure to provide for those who live in the area. Help us and Pro Cosara protect this special habitat by donating to the Green LIFE Fund and/or purchasing items from our website*.
If you are interested in volunteering and/or visiting the San Rafael Reserve, click here.
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The above images are courtesy of Pro Cosara.
*100% of all donations will be used to aid Pro Cosara. Additionally, we (Green Leaf Imports) will contribute to the Green LIFE Fund by donating a small percentage of our net revenue from yerba mate and accessories.
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