what we do?
We help protect the world’s tropical forests.

diversity
sustainability
ethics & value
Latest Organization News
News
December 8, 2024
Tropenbos Suriname and CELOS extend collaboration
It is important for Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) and the Center for Agricultural Research in Suriname...
November 19, 2024
Tropenbos Suriname establishes first Agroforestry Farmers Field School
“I find it to be a beautiful project and a sign of progress within the village. The communities...
November 3, 2024
Hindori hands over the hammer to Van Ravenswaay at Tropenbos Suriname
Djaienti Hindori has stepped down as chair of the Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) foundation. Rick van...
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Water Cycle
Disaster Management
Our Mission
- Protect and enhance environment
- Keeping alive wildlife for future generations.
- Risk assessment and information management.


Where we work
Suriname belongs to the group of High Forest Cover, Low Deforestation countries (HFLD). This means that Suriname is a country that has more than 50% forest cover and a deforestation rate of less than 0.22% per year. Suriname’s forests are part of the Guiana Shield tropical forest ecosystem, which is one of the largest contiguous and relatively intact forested eco-regions in the world.
Suriname’s vast interior is inhabited by Indigenous and Maroon people. Having an abundance of forestry, mineral, and hydrological resources, the forest is under serious pressure from unregulated and unplanned development activities. These development activities may be at cost of local livelihoods, wildlife, and ecosystem services. The land tenure rights of the Indigenous and Maroon people are not formalized, which leads to potential conflict in land use changes.
Tropenbos Suriname operates in the forest belt of Northern Suriname, the Upper Suriname river area, and the Wayana area in South Suriname, and networks between researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. Tropenbos Suriname also networks between national and international partners.
Get In Touch
Visiting address
CELOS Building, University Complex
Leysweg 14
Paramaribo
Suriname
Mailing address
P.O.Box 4194
Paramaribo Zuid
Suriname
Contact
+597532001
info@tropenbos.sr