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Our Ecuador cloud forest lodge helps the local community – the few people who live in the vicinity – with jobs. And the environment benefits because people come and learn about the importance of conservation, and indeed to enjoy the experience of healthy nature, thus contributing greatly to awareness of the cloud forest and love for it.
Local people now think twice about cutting forest, seeing us as an example of the possibility to think of less destructive uses of the forest to make a living. We work with local schools on visits at special rates. Care to respect local people´s culture is discussed by guides upon arrival at the lodge. However, we are located away from any immediate village community. We are working with a nearby small town to develop improved resource management practices.
We are part of efforts at education, job creation and eco-conscience building among local communities on the eco-route, where the lodge is located. In this respect we recommend and organize visits to environmentally responsible reserves run by local people. We try to use only returnable bottles for beer, soft drinks, etc. Water saving guidelines are posted in all bathrooms. We are in the process of installing water-saving taps and energy-saving light bulbs. All garbage at our Ecuador cloud forest lodge is separated and organic waste composted. Waste management includes separation of grey and black waste waters and use of biodegradable soaps.
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