Irresponsible agricultural practices are threatening wildlife all around the world. An estimated 67,000 acres of rainforest are wiped out every day to make way for crops like bananas, palm oil, coffee, and tea, despite the existence of techniques allowing farmers to grow their crops in harmony with nature. These areas are home to endangered animals like orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and rare birds.
The Honduran emerald hummingbird is especially at risk. Found only in Honduras, their numbers are rapidly decreasing due to deforestation and habitat loss. Today there may be fewer than 1,000 emerald hummingbirds left in the wild.
The Rainforest Alliance trains farmers in methods that safeguard the health of the land for future generations while boosting yields for today's markets. Through collaboration with farms, the Rainforest Alliance ensures the long-term well-being of farm communities, as well as the forests and wildlife on which we all depend. Several Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms operate in the northern part of Honduras, where the emerald hummingbird lives, and use sustainable and responsible farming practices to conserve the rainforest.
By purchasing products that carry the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal of approval, you are making the choice to support environmental and wildlife sustainability. The hummingbirds (and tigers and orangutans) need your help! Protect endangered animals—pledge to buy Rainforest Alliance Certified™ products and join the fight to save rainforests around the world.
