GUATEMALA, PETÉN
THE MAYA BIOSPHERE RESERVE
The Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) is the largest protected natural reserve in Guatemala. Located in the upper northern part of the country, it is the largest area of tropical forest outside the Amazon. The area ranges from wetlands to low mountain ranges and has several lakes, rivers, and streams. The climate ranges from wet to dry seasons, but mostly semitropical with temperatures normally in the mid 20 Celsius.
FOREST COMMUNITY CONCESSIONS
Who are the Concession Workers of the Maya Biosphere Reserve?
At the heart of the Maya Biosphere Reserve, these community members make up the forest community concessions who create the non-timber forest products which are then sold around the world. For these concessions workers, it is their livelihood and their vocation. It represents who they are and for the people they serve.
ANSA
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WHY BUY FROM THE CONCESSIONS?
Credentials of the Concessionaires
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Certification granted through the Rainforest Alliance and the government-led agricultural organizations Forestcom and ACOFOP to manufacture materials from the Reserve
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25 year contract work permit issued by the government of Guatemala
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Rainforest Alliance Certified: Focused on sustainability and elimination of deforestation
Why Buy From the Concessions?
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Support local businesses from the Reserve
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Support a community livelihood
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Proceeds are redistributed back to the Reserve which will help restore the habitat
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Handcrafted goods made from the finest and strongest products in the world
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Products that are not found anywhere else in the world
Breakdown of Individual Products
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High nutritional content of the Ramon seed which includes gluten free, 9 grams of protein per 100 grams along with high potassium and fiber, and also no caffeine
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All food products are made with natural ingredients from the Reserve including honey and chicle
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No pesticides or herbicides
Breakdown of Materials
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100% organic certification
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100% fair trade
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100% handcrafted with love
