Undergoing a Mycoblitz Inventory Sighting Pinwheel Mushrooms On the Verge of Identifying Species Photographing the Forest's Wonders

PHA Pterocarpus Forest, Inc.

Org #54367
Vetted since 2018 Site Visit Verified
2011
year founded
$38,088
raised on GlobalGiving
5
years fundraising
2
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Friends of the Pterocarpus Forest, also known as the Amigos del Bosque de Pterocarpus (incorporated as PHA Pterocarpus Forest, Inc.) are a group of citizens committed to the conservation and maintenance of the 50.18-acre Pterocarpus Officinalis* forest at Palmas del Mar. The mission of the Friends is to ensure that this rare Forest ecosystem remains accessible -- in perpetuity -- to the people of Puerto Rico and visitors to the island for passive recreation, environmental education and research. To this end, the Friends seek funds and other resources for educational and public benefit projects that promote awareness of and knowledge about this unique ecosystem, as well as funds with ... read more

Project Leaders
José Oquendo
José Oquendo
Roberto Soto Acosta
Roberto Soto Acosta
Organization Information
5 Academy Dr
Palmas del Mar
Humacao, PR 00791
Puerto Rico
787-285-6425
Organization Information
5 Academy Dr
Palmas del Mar
Humacao, PR 00791
Puerto Rico
787-285-6425

Project Reports

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Committed to publishing the new inventory and guide to Forest organisms and more!

By Roberto Soto | Project Leader / External Consultant

At a recent meeting of the leadership of the Friends of the Pterocarpus Forest (PHA Pterocarpus Forest, Inc.), there was a renewed commitment to seeing the "Promote Learning about a Unique Forest... Read the full report ›

From 92 to over 200 registered Forest species!

By Roberto Soto Acosta | Project Consultant

Pterocarpus Forest Species Inventory Project Update As we noted in our April report, the new Pterocarpus Forest species catalog has been initiated and substantial progress has been made. Dr. Ivelisse... Read the full report ›

Steady Progress toward our 2023 initiatives!

By Roberto Soto Acosta | Project Consultant

We're happy to share with you our progress to date on our new initiatives for 2023, starting with the new Forest inventory and catalogue.  As you may recall, as of November 2022 Growing Learning... Read the full report ›
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