SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Sustainability and social responsibility have always been a priority at San Isidro. Here are some of the ways that the lodge and reserve contribute to these important issues:

Sustainability:

• Conservation project of 2,000 hectares of primary forest, forming a corridor between Antisana and Sumaco National Parks.
• Registered in the Socio Bosque project, contributing to forest conservation.
• Access to researchers and students to conduct projects in the reserve.
• Compilation of inventories of flora, birds, frogs, insects, and edible plants.
• Interpretive trail for relevant information about natural life, culture, history, and the importance of the reserve.
• Use of biodegradable products and compost waste for our organic greenhouse.
• Solar energy power for garden lighting and water heating.
• Conservation of energy by using 220V equipment.
• Water and energy saving by asking guests to join us in these efforts.
• Annual sponsors of the Christmas Bird Count, with the highest species counts ever record for several consecutive years.

Social Responsibility:

• Training to staff and community members in areas such as English, guiding, cooking, and artisanal crafts.
• Support to Amazonian women by purchasing their handicrafts for sale in our shop, as well as their agricultural products used in our restaurant.
• Development of innovative Amazonian products, including cocktails, jams, and preserves made from forest ingredients.
• Priority to local organic suppliers.
• Environmental education programs for children and youth in the community.
• Guide training to offer proper interpretation of the natural, cultural, and archaeological attractions of the reserve.