CTRS

Activities

Training and Courses

Join us for online and in-person, hands-on training for practitioners and students to strengthen local capacity for restoring and stewarding tropical ecosystems and building resilience to global change.

Restoration highlights

Explore recent scientific findings, innovations, and tools to connect science with practice. Be part of sharing practical information and local knowledge.

Research

We take a collaborative approach to science, partnering with our network of universities, non-profit organizations, and field stations to conduct applied, problem-focused research in tropical ecosystems.

CTRS Team

Rebecca Cole, Ph.D.

Program Director

Rebecca is a restoration ecologist with 20 years of experience restoring tropical ecosystems and mentoring leaders. Read More

Restoration Ecologist

Naomy Luna

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Naomy Luna leads OTS's marketing, uniting science, education, and community through storytelling and design. Read More

Communications

Johannes Köhler, MSc

Science Engagement Steward

Johannes is an ecologist focused on biodiversity and restoration, promoting community-led efforts in Germany and Costa Rica. Read More

Science Engagement Steward

Stella Tandhika

Science Communications

Stella is a passionate science communicator at CTRS, turning climate and biodiversity research into engaging stories. Read More

Science Communications

CTRS Advisory Council

Leland Werden, Ph.D.

Ecologist

Leland is a restoration ecologist at ETH Zurich with 18+ years advancing ecosystem recovery and sustainable land use through science-driven, nature-based solutions. Read More

Laura Toro, Ph.D.

Scientist

Laura is an ecologist at Missouri Botanical Gardens focused on affordable tropical forest restoration and biodiversity, collaborating with practitioners and policymakers. Read More

Marina Mansilla Herman

Program lead

Marina supports climate leaders at Global Optimism and founded Fundación TierraVida to empower youth in sustainability. Read More

Lilly Briggs, Ph.D.

Social scientist

Lilly, founder of Finca Cántaros in Costa Rica, leads community-based environmental education, co-created BirdSleuth International, and partners globally to promote conservation and citizen science. Read More

David Rodríguez, MSc

Biologist

David Rodríguez is a field biologist in Costa Rica focused on forest restoration, migratory species tracking, and community-based conservation. Read More