Karen Mogensen Reserve Fund

The Karen Mogensen Reserve is a pristine sanctuary of tropical forest teeming with incredible biodiversity. This protected area is not just a forest; it's a critical seed bank for endangered trees and a safe breeding ground for the peninsula's wildlife.

Currently, the reserve protects 2545 acres/1030 hectares, but the lands surrounding its borders are under constant threat from deforestation for development, logging, and agriculture. To safeguard this crucial ecosystem, the Karen Mogensen Reserve has a bold vision: to add an additional 4909 hectares/ 12130 acres of the surrounding forests and pasture lands, effectively tripling the size of the protected area. This expansion will create a larger, more resilient corridor for wildlife by protecting the standing forests and allowing the pasture lands to regenerate naturally.

The reserve has a proven track record, having already tripled its protected area since its founding. Now is the time to help them do it again. The first phase of this ambitious expansion requires $850,000. Your contribution through the Nicoya Peninsula Foundation will go directly toward acquiring and protecting these vulnerable lands. Join us in helping the Karen Mogensen Reserve secure a vibrant future for the Peninsula’s precious ecosystems — the KMR is permanently protected and managed by the Non Profit Ecological Association, ASEPALECO.