Rewilding paradise together
Costa Rica holds nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity.
Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) holds 2.6%. Lets protect it.
Playa Naranjo and Peña Bruja, Santa Rosa Sector.
Rooted in nature.
United by purpose
An alliance to restore one of the world’s natural treasures to its true magnificence.
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano view, Pailas Sector.
‘Wild Legacy’ is a reforestation initiative by the Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF) and Zapotal Golf & Beach Club, contributing to Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG)’s ongoing efforts to restore and preserve its four contiguous ecosystems in perpetuity—home to over 600,000 species.
Your donation helps populate low cover forested areas in Zapotal with 15 native tree species.
Rooted in nature.
United by purpose
An alliance to restore one of the world’s natural treasures to its true magnificence.
Playa Naranjo y la Peña Bruja, Sector Santa Rosa.
‘Wild Legacy’ is a reforestation initiative by the Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF) and Zapotal Golf & Beach Club, contributing to Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG)’s ongoing efforts to restore and preserve its four contiguous ecosystems in perpetuity—home to over 600,000 species.
Your donation helps populate low cover forested areas in Zapotal with 15 native tree species.
Vista al Volcán Rincón de la Vieja, Sector Pailas
402,789
acres of biogeographic block
2.6%
of global biodiversity lives here
600,000+
species depend on this habitat
10,000+
Every tree supports life in a unique way
Each native tree planted helps rebuild vital habitats for indigenous birds, mammals, insects and fungi, creating the conditions for life to return in every form.
Led by science, powered by awareness
This initiative brings our members, clients, friends, environmental experts, local communities, and nature itself together to ensure that every planted tree thrives for generations using sustainable practices.
Your donation makes a difference
You don’t need to be on the frontline to be a part of this cause. Your donation will help our experts bring life back to the areas most affected by deforestation and uncontrolled grazing.
How your donation works
Choose how you want to donate
- Select specific trees to plant—or donate any amount you’d like.
- Trees can be planted at Zapotal or in your own backyard as part of our reforestation effort.
Your donation supports long-term conservation
- Your contribution goes to Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF), a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- It helps protect the Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) through science and education.
Receive your tax-deductible receipt
- You’ll receive a confirmation email and official receipt.
- Your donation may qualify as a U.S. and Canada tax deduction.
How your donation works
Choose how you want to donate
- Select specific trees to plant—or donate any amount you’d like.
- Trees can be planted at Zapotal or in your own backyard as part of our reforestation effort.
Your donation supports long-term conservation
- Your contribution goes to Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF), a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- It helps protect the Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) through science and education.
Receive your tax-deductible receipt
- You’ll receive a confirmation email and official receipt.
- Your donation may qualify as a U.S. and Canada tax deduction.
Meet the trees you can help bring back
Discover the vital role each tree plays in this ecosystem, admire their beauty, and learn about the wildlife they help protect.
Choose which native trees your donation will bring back to life.
Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa)
USD $500.00
Hardwood of deep color and deeper roots.
Grows slowly and lives long, providing dense shade and supporting pollinators in dry zones.
Supports pollinators (moths, butterflies)
Seeds provide food for wildlife
Habitat for birds, mammals, and insects
Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation
Big-Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
USD $500.00
Rich-grained and noble, this iconic hardwood once dominated the canopy.
Restores upper forest layers and provides critical shelter for autoctonus birds.
Supports pollinators (bees)
Enhances air quality
Maintains soil fertility
Pink Lapacho (Handroanthus impetiginosa)
USD $500.00
With vibrant lavender blooms, it bursts into color against the dry season’s silence.
Feeds pollinators and brings visual life to recovering landscape.
Supports pollinators and birds
Contributes to tropical dry forest restoration
Medicinal research potential (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties)
Pink trumpet (Tabebuia Sp)
USD $500.00
Blush-pink blossoms herald the return of rain and rhythm to the land.
Supports pollinators and marks seasonal regeneration in dry forests.
Provides nectar for bees and butterflies
Shelter and nesting for birds and small mammals
Supports soil conservation and land recovery
Goncalo Alves (Astronium graveolens)
USD $500.00
Dense and aromatic, its presence is a quiet anchor in old-growth forests.
Strengthens soil integrity and provides habitat for diverse wildlife.
Protects watersheds
Provides shade and controls erosion
Habitat and food for wildlife
Lignum Vitae (Guiacum sanctum)
USD $500.00
One of the hardest woods on Earth—small in stature, mighty in spirit.
Vital for native bees and revered in traditional medicine.
Shelter and food for wildlife
Stabilizes shallow and rocky soils
High carbon storage capacity
White Guanacaste (Albizia niopoides)
USD $500.00
Its lacy canopy moves with the wind like a soft breath over the land.
Fixes nitrogen, enriching soil for surrounding flora.
Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation
Fast-growing pioneer for reforestation
Habitat and food for wildlife
Encino Oak (Quercus oleoides)
USD $500.00
A symbol of strength and resilience, evergreen through drought and storm.
Supports fungi, mammals, and carbon storage in dry regions.
Supports dry forest ecosystem restoration
Habitat for native fauna
Promotes soil health
Spanish Elm (Cordia alliodora)
USD $500.00
Graceful and fast-growing, often found nurturing new beginnings.
Creates early shade and stabilizes young rewilded zones.
Provides shade and wildlife habitat
Prevents soil erosion
Attracts pollinators
Enhances biodiversity and soil fertility
Salamo (Calycophyllum candidissimum)
USD $500.00
Its bright yellow bloom glows like morning sun in a recovering forest.
Supports butterflies and other early-succession pollinators.
Pioneer species for ecosystem restoration
Prevents soil erosion with deep roots
Provides nesting and foraging sites for wildlife
Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata)
USD $500.00
Aromatic and straight, prized for its wood and presence alike.
Provides nesting sites for birds and food for forest mammals.
Stabilizes soil and prevents erosion
Supports land restoration
Contributes to ecosystem water balance
Wild Cashew (Anacardium excelsum)
USD $500.00
Towering and twisting, its fruits feed the canopy and forest floor.
Vital food source for monkeys, squirrels, coatis, pollinators and large birds.
Protects water resources
Supports epiphytes and canopy biodiversity
Key species for forest restoration
Ceiba (Ceiba pentandra)
USD $500.00
A sacred giant with limbs like arms outstretched to the sky.
Houses bats, birds, and epiphytes. An entire ecosystem in one.
Provides shelter for diverse species
Prevents soil erosion
Enhances water retention and soil moisture
West Indian Locust (Hymenaea courbaril)
USD $500.00
Heavy with sweet pods and history, it nourishes soil and soul.
Feeds fauna, fixes nitrogen, and thrives in dry forest restoration.
Provides shade and wildlife shelter
Fruits support seed dispersal
Enhances soil stability and biodiversity
Tempisque (Sideroxylon capiri)
USD $500.00
Tough and enduring, it thrives where others fade.
Provides shade, soil retention, and food for deer and tapirs.
Food source for birds and mammals
Supports dry forest recovery
Durable wood for sustainable use
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the trees planted?
Can I choose which tree to plant?
Yes. You can select your preferred tree species and quantity directly from our tree catalogue. Each one has a unique role in restoring biodiversity
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. All donations are tax deductible in the US. and go directly to the Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF) has been a US charitable organization since 1997.
Tax ID: 94-3280315
View financial information here
If you are Canadian and would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please reach out to Monique Gilbert at monique@gdfcf.org.
How do I know my donation is making a difference?
Zapotal Golf & Beach Club, Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF), and the Área de conservación Guanacaste (ACG) work together to ensure that every tree planted contributes to long-term ecological restoration.
You’ll receive quarterly updates with stories, data, and progress from the forest youre helping to restore.
How do I know this is not a scam?
The ‘Wild Legacy’ initiative is a reliable collaborative effort between Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund (GDFCF) and Zapotal Golf & Beach Club, two largely renowned organizations in the Guanacaste Area with a strong commitment to the Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) cause.
Start rewilding now
With the certainty that every single tree planted through this initiative will be protected by our team of experts, ensuring your actions will have long lasting effects on the environment. For the vast biodiversity that reigns here, for the world, for future generations.
