More information about our philosophy and why our work is so necessary

Carrying out our own research related to wildlife and nature conservation is one of our priorities at Eco Preservation Society. Costa Rica is an international leader in conservation research and we aim to be active members in this essential endeavor. EPS is developing a unique model where individuals from around the world can join us in carrying out pertinent and well thought out conservation research in the tropics.

With time we will look to explore and answer wide-ranging imperative questions throughout the country, working in different ecosystems and with different investigative interests.  We want to use this platform to achieve two important goals in conservation science:

Firstly, the research needs in Costa Rica and throughout the world are great, and as pressures on the natural environment mount, putting more ecosystems and more wild species in danger, the need grows to learn from an objective standpoint what measures to be taken to reverse these trends are the most effective and most feasible. Constructive and precise information can be used to effectively plan more sustainable growth and business practices. Finding ways to allow for a viable development and use of natural resources is equally as important as looking to ever better understand the diverse and amazing natural interactions that allow our ecosystems to remain healthy and productive. The understanding that working within natural systems is the best way to achieve sustainable development and sustainable livelihoods allows us to focus our energies on questions that will result in more useful and more accurate information for decision makers, both in government and business as well as on an individual level.

While this need exists, conservation science has traditionally been practiced by specialized academics and scientists, with the easiest access the general public has been given mainly experienced through passive means, such as television nature documentaries and guided hikes through natural areas. If a layperson were interested in experiencing firsthand what conservation science was all about their easiest route would be to enroll in academic coursework at a high level. While advanced science work is most feasibly carried out by professionals with the proper training, such as in any other specialized field, understanding what kind of work goes into solving the mysteries of nature that remain and how they relate to achieving conservation goals, is an experience that can enrich any persons life. We would like to use this platform to allow individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us in our work and share in the excitement of discovering valuable new information that will eventually lead to better decisions being made when we plan our communities and businesses. We also know that by interacting with people who can bring new ideas and new visions to the work we do we are creating an environment for innovation. We are happy to share in your ideas and enthusiasm.