Conservation work in the Costa Rican rainforest

Reforestation and Restoration

Our Projects

Working locally helps amplify the impact - listening to communities and building on their strength

01Our story

From a single parcel to a conservation model

2019

Founded Grow Jungles in Costa Rica with a single land acquisition goal.

2021

First 1,000 acres secured in the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

2022

Waterfall Hunters documentary enters production, following corridor-building efforts.

2023

Official selection at Tribeca Film Festival, Banff Mountain Film Festival, and Outside Festival.

2024

Surpassed 5,000 acres conserved. Wildlife corridor established between protected zones.

2025

Launched the La Danta Salvaje Project.

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2026

Began developing Patterns, a camera-trap tool (in development).

Now

Expanding the model — land, film, and community as instruments of long-term conservation.

Impact ledger

Numbers we can account for

Every figure below maps to titled land, trees in the ground, cameras deployed, and wages paid to local workers — not projections.

Acres Conserved

Forest under permanent protection

Trees Planted

Native species, planted by hand

Cameras Monitoring Wildlife

Continuous wildlife monitoring

Distributed

Money distributed to local project and directly in the hands of locals

100% of Funds Go to Local Conservation

Local Biodiversity Mapping

Identifying local species and habitats to prioritize conservation efforts

Local Employment

Providing compensation 4x higher than traditional agriculture jobs

Monitoring & Evaluation

Tracking effectiveness and adapting conservation strategies

02Projects

Conservation Projects

Each project is critical to preserving delicate ecosystems

The Waterfall Hunters documentary filmed at La Danta Salvaje

ResearchCompletedLa Danta Salvaje, Costa Rica

The Waterfall Hunters & Film Festivals

Our La Danta Salvaje reserve was the primary filming location for the documentary "The Waterfall Hunters" — a portrait of raw, untamed Costa Rican wilderness. The film has been featured by LA Times Studios, produced with Publicis Sapient, and highlighted by Diaries of Transformation, bringing international festival audiences face to face with the rainforest we protect and turning screen attention into real support for conservation.

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Wildlife ProtectionActiveCordillera Volcánica Central, Costa Rica

La Danta Salvaje

Founded in 1989 as a private forest reserve, La Danta Salvaje protects 798 acres (323 hectares) of 98% primary rainforest on the Caribbean slopes of the Cordillera Volcánica Central. It shares a 3-kilometer border with Braulio Carrillo National Park, forming part of the buffer zone and jaguar corridor that links Costa Rica’s parks along the volcanic chain. The reserve holds three waterfalls, 15 km of trails, two neighboring rivers and a functioning eco-lodge, and was the primary filming location for the documentary "The Waterfall Hunters" (Tribeca Film Festival, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Outside Magazine).

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798

Acres protected

Biodiversity MappingActiveCosta Rica

Wildlife Population Monitoring

Comprehensive wildlife monitoring program using advanced camera trap technology and field research to track population dynamics, species distribution, and habitat usage across protected areas. Our data informs conservation strategies and helps measure the success of reforestation and corridor connectivity initiatives.

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Locals employed

50Species monitored

Community SupportActiveRural Costa Rica

Empowering Local Communities

Grow Jungles empowers local conservation through direct aid, financial sponsorship of nonprofits, and economic support, providing essentials like medical equipment, baby supplies, and hot plates to foster sustainable change.

Locals employed

Habitat RestorationCompletedCosta Rica Wetlands

Floating Bridges For New Species

Conservation infrastructure project creating habitat connectivity solutions for newly discovered species like the Tlalocohyla celeste. By installing canopy bridges and overhead corridors, we enable safe passage for arboreal species across fragmented forest areas, protecting biodiversity hotspots and supporting research on endemic Costa Rican amphibians.

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500

Acres protected

8Locals employed

5Species monitored

ReforestationCompletedOsa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Reforestation In Osa Peninsula

Grow Jungles and Osa Conservation reforested two hectares in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, planting 1,500 trees, including the critically endangered Pleodendron costaricense.

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Acres protected

1,500Trees planted

8Locals employed

Wildlife ProtectionActiveCosta Rica

Documenting Jaguar Territories

Successful native tree planting initiative across the Osa Peninsula, restoring critical forest habitat and creating employment for local community members. Our reforestation efforts focus on establishing biological corridors and enhancing biodiversity in degraded areas adjacent to Corcovado National Park.

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35,000

Trees planted

25Locals employed

150Species monitored

03Proof

Land already protected

Every acquired property is titled, documented and monitored. Review the parcels we have already protected and the measurable impact of each one.

5,000+

Acres successfully protected

The next chapter is written with you

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