Facts and figures
Key data about Reserva Natural Porvenir at a glance. All figures are verified and up to date.
Protected area
- 550 hectares protected, of which about 300 hectares are intact tropical rainforest.
- 20,000 trees planted.
- About 8 km of wildlife corridors using native species by the end of 2026.
- 183 bird species and 117 plant species documented.
Science
- More than 90 scientists have visited the reserve.
- Monitoring with camera traps and systematic records.
Finances
- 0% administrative costs: the Swiss board works as volunteers.
- Tax-exempt by the Kantonales Steueramt Zürich.
Education
School garden: In a pilot school, 15 to 20 children grow a vegetable garden. They learn to look after it, eat what they harvest, and their teachers share tips that the children take home to their families.
Laptops and virtual classes: 17 refurbished Swiss laptops were delivered to three rural schools. Around 40 children participate in virtual classes from Switzerland.
Partners
Fundación Primates, Wyss Foundation, HR Campus AG. HR Campus AG currently supports us with laptops for the classes, with connecting the forest and with the school garden for the children.
Press contact
For media inquiries, figures, or image material:
Frequently asked questions
What is Reserva Natural Porvenir?+
A Swiss tax-exempt non-profit association based in Wetzikon ZH. We protect 550 hectares of tropical rainforest in Cimitarra, Santander, Colombia, about 300 of them intact forest, and reconnect patches of forest with wildlife corridors of native trees.
How can I support wildlife and biodiversity in Colombia from Switzerland?+
On our donation page, you can easily donate with PayPal or bank transfer (or TWINT within Switzerland). 30 CHF is a symbolic sponsorship for a wild animal, 60 CHF protects 1,000 m² of rainforest for one year.
Are donations tax-deductible?+
Yes, in Switzerland. The association is tax-exempt by the Canton of Zurich Tax Office. You can request a donation confirmation using the form on our donation page or by emailing info@reservanatural.ch.
Which animals do you protect?+
Among others the critically endangered brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus), the blue-billed curassow (Crax alberti), found only in Colombia, and the jaguar (Panthera onca). 183 bird species and 117 plant species have been documented in the reserve.
What are wildlife corridors?+
Strips of native trees that reconnect isolated patches of forest (also called biological corridors), so monkeys, birds and big cats can move between forests again. 20,000 trees have already been planted, and about 8 km of corridors will be completed by the end of 2026.
How much of my donation reaches the field?+
The Swiss board works as volunteers, so there are no administrative costs. Only the payment provider's fees are deducted.
Can I visit the reserve or do research there?+
Yes. More than 90 scientists have already visited the reserve. We welcome research or visit requests at info@reservanatural.ch.
News from the forest
Several times a year: what grows in the corridor, who passes in front of the camera traps, and what your support makes possible.