To contribute to biodiversity conservation including areas of High Conservation Values.
To mitigate climate change by reducing deforestation and forest degradation and through natural recuperation of already degraded forest lands.
To carry out high quality research in ecology, including identification of new species, protection and management of Ecuadorian cloud forest
Foster sustainable development of the local community.
Provide education globally on clouds forests, conservation and biodiversity, sustainable agriculture and outreach to public and other organisations globally.